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flag A new pill, zongertinib, shrank tumors in 77% of lung cancer patients with HER2 mutations, offering a less toxic treatment option.

flag A new drug, zongertinib, is showing significant promise in treating lung cancer with HER2 mutations, according to a global trial presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress. flag In a study of 74 untreated patients, 77% experienced tumor shrinkage, 8% had complete tumor disappearance, and 96% had their disease controlled. flag Taken as a daily pill, the targeted therapy offers a less toxic alternative to chemotherapy, with one patient reporting minimal side effects and improved quality of life over two years. flag Researchers called the results a major breakthrough, and a phase III trial comparing zongertinib to standard treatments is planned. flag HER2 mutations drive up to 4% of lung cancer cases in the UK, where over 49,000 people are diagnosed annually.

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