ER Positive Breast Cancer

Disease

Disease Profile

ER-positive breast cancer is a hormone receptor-positive subtype in which tumor cells express estrogen receptor and can depend on estrogen signaling for growth. This biology guides treatment toward endocrine-based therapies and affects prognosis. It is a major subtype within invasive breast carcinomas.

Category
Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer subtype
Prevalence
Approximately 70% to 75% of invasive breast carcinomas are ER-positive
ICD Codes
  • C50

Related News

FDA Accepts Roche's Giredestrant Filing for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

The FDA has accepted Roche's new drug application for oral SERD giredestrant in ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is restricted to the ESR1-mutant population despite phase 3 trial benefits in broader patients.

FDA Accepts Roche NDA for Giredestrant in ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

The FDA has accepted Roche's New Drug Application for giredestrant plus everolimus to treat ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is based on phase III data showing significant reductions in disease progression risk.

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