US FDA grants accelerated approval to sevabertinib in 1L HER2-mutant NSCLC
“Today’s FDA approval of sevabertinib as an initial treatment option for locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous HER2-mutated NSCLC is an important milestone for patients and a powerful validation of Bayer’s commitment to advancing precision oncology in areas with the highest unmet needs,” said Christine Roth, Executive Vice President, Global Product Strategy and Commercialization and Member of the Pharmaceuticals Leadership Team at Bayer. “Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and for patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC, a distinct subtype that often affects people who have never smoked, there remains a critical need for additional treatment options. This approval underscores the potential of precision medicine to transform outcomes by matching the right patients to the right therapy at the right time.”
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