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Karcinom prsu HER2-pozitivní karcinom prsu Přípravek Enhertu v monoterapii je indikován k léčbě dospělých pacientů s neresekovatelným nebo metastazujícím HER2-pozitivním karcinomem prsu, kteří podstoupili jeden nebo více programů na bázi…
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Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) is a prescription drug that treats breast cancer in adults. Learn about side effects, dosage, how it’s given, and more.
Is Enhertu a chemotherapy drug?Enhertu isn’t purely a chemotherapy drug. The active ingredient of Enhertu is called fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki. This is a combination of a chemotherapy drug (deruxtecan) and a monoclonal antibody (trastuzumab) that targets HER2 cancer cells in the body. This combination makes Enhertu work differently than chemotherapy alone. The addition of the HER2 antibody allows the drug to better target the HER2 cancer cells in the body. Once Enhertu reaches the HER2 cancer cells, it damages the cell's DNA. This causes the cell to die, which can help your tumor shrink.Will Enhertu cure my cancer?No, Enhertu won’t cure your cancer. There is currently no cure for cancer. However, many people receiving Enhertu had their tumor shrink. Also, some people using Enhertu experienced a complete response. (A complete response is when tests show no more cancer in your blood.) Talk with your doctor if you have questions about how Enhertu will treat your cancer.Does Enhertu cause hair loss?It’s possible. Hair loss is one of the most common side effects of Enhertu. It’s also a common side effect for many other drugs used to treat breast cancer. In a clinical study, 46% of people taking Enhertu experienced hair loss. Enhertu wasn’t compared with any other drugs or a placebo in this study. Your hair should begin to grow back after your treatment with Enhertu is completed. If you’re concerned about hair loss during your Enhertu treatment, talk with your doctor.