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Opinion|Videos|February 2, 2026

Interpreting ASCENT-03 and ASCENT-04: Clinical Implications for Sacituzumab Govitecan in Metastatic TNBC

Dr. Yuan discusses the ASCENT-03 trial's efficacy, crossover implications, and safety data for sacituzumab govitecan in cancer treatment.

The ASCENT-03 and ASCENT-04 trials provide important new insights into the efficacy and safety of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and help inform real-world treatment decisions. ASCENT-03 data highlight meaningful improvements in response durability and progression-free survival, while also raising important considerations around overall survival interpretation due to permitted crossover. Understanding endpoints such as PFS2 offers additional context on the downstream impact of SG on disease control beyond first progression. Limitations related to evolving treatment standards, including prior exposure to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in early-stage disease, must also be considered when applying these results to current practice. ASCENT-04 further explores SG in combination with immunotherapy, emphasizing the clinical relevance of crossover design in evaluating benefit. Real-world evidence studies provide supportive context, reinforcing the role of SG in contemporary metastatic TNBC management.

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