European Commission approves VYLOY (zolbetuximab) + chemo combo for 1L HER2-neg, CLDN 18.2 +ve gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma
Moitreyee Chatterjee-Kishore, Ph.D., M.B.A., Senior Vice President and Head of Immuno-Oncology Development, Astellas: “We are delighted to bring zolbetuximab, a first-in-class targeted treatment option, to patients in Europe where gastric and gastroesophageal cancers are the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death. With zolbetuximab, we’re entering a new era in precision medicine for these advanced cancers, underpinning our ongoing commitment to pioneering scientific discovery that can advance patient outcomes.”
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