South Korea's Yuhan Corporation has unveiled promising top-line Phase III data for its novel cancer drug lazertinib in the first-line treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), concluding the drug will be competitive as a monotherapy and raising hopes for a second standard-of-care option for a form of the malignancy seen more frequently in Asia.
New Data Position Lazertinib As Strong Contender In 1L NSCLC
Potential Tagrisso Challenger?
Yuhan’s oncology drug lazertinib is set to expand its indications in Korea to the first-line treatment of EGFR mutation-positive advanced NSCLC, based on new top-line Phase III data showing clinical benefits for all patient sub-groups.
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