Eligibility Details:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Is the age of majority in their country
- Has pathologically documented breast cancer that:
1. is unresectable or metastatic
2. has confirmed HER2-positive expression as determined according to American
Society of Clinical Oncology - College of American Pathologists guidelines
evaluated at a central laboratory
3. was previously treated with trastuzumab and taxane in the advanced/metastatic
setting or progressed within 6 months after neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment
involving a regimen including trastuzumab and taxane
- Has documented radiologic progression (during or after most recent treatment or within
6 months after completing adjuvant therapy)
- Is HER2 positive as confirmed by central laboratory assessment of most recent tumor
tissue sample available. If archived tissue is not available, agrees to provide a
fresh biopsy.
- If of reproductive/childbearing potential, agrees to use a highly effective form of
contraception or avoid intercourse during and upon completion of the study for at
least 4.5 months after the last dose of DS-8201a or 7 months after the last dose of
T-DM1
- Has adequate renal and hepatic function
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has previously been treated with an anti-HER2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC)
- Has uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease
- Has a history of (noninfectious) interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis that
required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis
cannot be ruled out by imaging at screening
- Has spinal cord compression or clinically active central nervous system (CNS)
metastases, defined as untreated and symptomatic, or requiring therapy with
corticosteroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms.
1. Participants with clinically inactive brain metastases may be included in the
study.
2. Participants with treated brain metastases that are no longer symptomatic and who
require no treatment with corticosteroids or anticonvulsants may be included in
the study if they have recovered from the acute toxic effect of radiotherapy. A
minimum of 2 weeks must have elapsed between the end of whole brain radiotherapy
and study enrollment.