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Roche Says Breast Cancer Pill Cuts Recurrence in Phase 3 Adjuvant Trial

The company plans a full data presentation followed by regulatory engagement.

Overview

  • An interim analysis of the Phase 3 lidERA study found giredestrant delivered a clinically meaningful improvement in invasive disease-free survival versus standard endocrine therapy after surgery in ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer.
  • Overall survival was not mature but showed a positive trend at the analysis, and the oral SERD was reported to be well tolerated with no unexpected safety findings.
  • Roche says giredestrant is the first oral SERD to show benefit in the adjuvant setting, with lidERA enrolling more than 4,100 medium- or high-risk stage I–III patients globally.
  • Full results will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting, with data to be shared with health authorities as Roche pursues approval.
  • Roche shares rose about 6% to an eight-month high on the news, as analysts flagged a multibillion-dollar opportunity, including estimates near $5 billion annually, while rivals such as AstraZeneca test competing SERDs.