HER2 Therapies in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

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Authors: Fedor Wadi Richani Meinhardt, Mijail I. Zambrano Iglesias, María P. Fernández Gómez, Jesús F. Saltaren Fonseca, Atif Hussein, Luis E. Raez
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Abstract

) as a key oncogenic driver in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including exon 20 activating mutations, gene amplification, and protein overexpression. These forms differ in their biological effects and predictive value, but HER2 mutations, especially exon 20 insertions, are the primary oncogenic mechanism. Regarding diagnosis, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is used to identify mutations, whereas Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization are used to assess HER2 expression. Concerning treatment, in advanced HER2-positive, Non-Squamous NSCLC tumors, the first-line treatment is Platinum-based + Pemetrexed chemotherapy, with or without immunotherapy, because no HER2-targeted antibody therapy has yet been approved for initial treatment. After progression, HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugates like Trastuzumab-Deruxtecan and Ado Trastuzumab-Emtansine may offer patients clinical benefits. New HER2-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as zongertinib and sevabertinib, have shown promising results, including patients previously treated with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Recent advances, including next-generation ADCs such as SHR-A1811 and A166, and bispecific antibodies, such as zenocutuzumab for NRG1 fusion-positive disease, which are also expanding treatment options. Overall, advances in diagnostics and new targeted therapies are changing how HER2-altered NSCLC is treated and are helping to make care more personalized.

Fields of Study & Subjects

HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Lung Cancer Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
27
Issue
11
Pages
4910–4910
Publication date
29 May 2026
Language
EN