FDA grants accelerated approval to HYRNUO™ (sevabertinib) for patients with previously treated advanced HER2-mutant NSCLC
“Globally, it is estimated that up to 84,000 people are diagnosed with NSCLC harboring a HER2 mutation each year,” said Christian Rommel, Ph.D., Head of Research and Development at Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division. “At Bayer our oncology R&D strategy is centered on precision drug development which is designed to help us address critical unmet medical needs through the advancement of innovative therapies. Today’s FDA approval of sevabertinib exemplifies this approach, delivering a targeted treatment specifically for patients with advanced HER2-mutant NSCLC. This significant milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to transforming cancer care by delivering meaningful therapies that have the potential to improve outcomes and extend survival for people living with cancer.”
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