Genentech’s PFS Data May Help Inavolisib Compete In PI3KCA-Mutated Breast Cancer

Inavolisib meets statistical significance for progression-free survival in HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer with a PI3KCα mutation, which could set up competition with Piqray, Ibrance and Kisqali.

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Genentech's inavolisib may offer a new treatment option in HR+/HER2- breast cancer • Source: Shutterstock: Michael Vi

Genentech, Inc. may have taken a strategically important step in the treatment of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer with a PI3KCA mutation on 5 December with pivotal data showing that its inavolisib can provide statistically significant progression-free survival (PFS) versus a comparator regimen.

Key Takeaways
  • Genentech’s inavolisib demonstrates a progression-free survival benefit in HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer.

While the Roche Holding AG division did not share numerical data from the Phase III INAVO120 study, Genentech announced...

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