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HERIZON-GEA-01 Trial

HERIZON-GEA-01 is a Phase III trial of first-line zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab vs trastuzumab + chemotherapy in HER2+ gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The tislelizumab triplet improved OS (26.4 vs 19.2 months, HR 0.72, P=0.0043); both zanidatamab arms improved PFS (12.4 vs 8.1 months). At the second interim (Aug 31, 2026, topline), zanidatamab + chemo also reached statistically significant OS. FDA approved this 1L use on Aug 25, 2026 — Ziihera + Tevimbra + chemo (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) and Ziihera + chemo (IHC 3+). Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals / BeOne Medicines.

1L HER2-positive advanced/metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (G/GEA)Ziihera + chemo + TevimbraASCO GI 2026 (#ASCOGI26)✅ FDA Approved · Aug 25, 2026 · 1L HER2+ GEA
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HERIZON-GEA-01 — Key Takeaways

FDA APPROVAL · AUGUST 25, 2026FDA approved (Aug 25, 2026): Ziihera in first-line HER2-positive advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma

On August 25, 2026, the FDA approved Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) in two first-line regimens for HER2+ unresectable locally advanced or metastatic GEA, as detected by an FDA-authorized test: with Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) + chemotherapy for IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+ disease, and with chemotherapy alone for IHC 3+ disease.

The approval is based on HERIZON-GEA-01 (PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 months; triplet OS 26.4 vs 19.2 months). The label carries a boxed warning for diarrhea and embryo-fetal toxicity.

Zanidatamab was previously granted accelerated approval (November 2024) in previously treated HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer — this approval brings the same drug into an earlier, first-line setting.

FDA approval press release, Aug 25 2026 (Jazz Pharmaceuticals) ↗

OS UPDATE · AUGUST 31, 2026Second interim (top-line): Ziihera + chemo now shows statistically significant overall survival

Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced second interim top-line OS results: Ziihera + chemotherapy (doublet) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful OS improvement versus trastuzumab + chemotherapy, with the hazard ratio improved versus the first interim analysis — the arm that had not reached significance at the first interim (P=0.0564).

With longer follow-up, the triplet (Ziihera + Tevimbra + chemotherapy) OS hazard ratio also improved. Numeric results have not yet been disclosed — data submitted for presentation at a major medical meeting in Q4 2026. No new safety signals were reported.

Second interim topline press release, Aug 31 2026 (Jazz Pharmaceuticals) ↗
Nicholas Hornstein
Nicholas Hornstein@GIMedOnc
🔥 FDA APPROVAL Zanidatamab is now FDA approved in 1L HER2+ metastatic/unresectable gastric, GEJ, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Back at #GI26, after HERIZON-GEA-01, I wrote: We have a new first line. Now its official. For context: ToGA established trastuzumab + chemo in 2010. KEYNOTE-811 added pembrolizumab. But trastuzumab stayed the HER2 backbone for ~15 years. HERIZON changes that. Zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemo vs trastuzumab + chemo: 📈 PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo HR 0.63 🔥 OS 26.4 vs 19.2 mo HR 0.72 That is a meaningful step forward (with one caveat). This was not compared against trastuzumab + pembrolizumab + chemo, so we do not have a direct KEYNOTE-811 head-to-head. Practically though, ✅ IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+, IO eligible: zani + PD1+ chemo is now my 1L option ✅ IHC 3+, no IO: zani + chemo is also FDA approved (although the PDL1 null subgroup is its own complicated + somewhat confusing discussion) And please, for the love of all things GI oncology: 🚨 WATCH FOR DIARRHEA. ESPECIALLY THE FIRST 2 CYCLES. Any-grade diarrhea was 83%. Grade ≥3: ~25%. Most first episodes happened early. The study mandated loperamide prophylaxis in cycle 1. PLEASE counsel aggressively, have loperamide in hand before treatment starts, and watch hydration/electrolytes closely. With that said, excited that we finally have a new HER2 backbone in gastroesophageal cancer. 🔥 https://t.co/V9Xx0uLCmt @Onco_Nexus @TheGutOncLab @OncoAlert @oncodaily
113 impressions4 likes3 reposts2026-08-25
Kohei shitara
Kohei shitara@KoheiShitara
Great to see zanidatamab with or without tislelizumab approved by FDA for HER2 positive gastric/GEJ cancer. A major milestone for patients and for everyone involved in development of zanidatamab. Congratulations to the team! @JazzPharma @BeOneMedicines https://t.co/mPOMm07t8S
229 impressions4 likes1 reposts2026-08-25
Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers@OncBrothers
Based off HERIZON-GEA-01, #Zanidatamab is now @US_FDA ✅ in 1L HER2+ mGEA: ⭐️PhIII, Zanidatamab + Chemo ± Tislelizumab vs. Trastuzumab + Chemo - mPFS w/ Zani (±Tisle) 12.4 vs. 8.1mos - mOS for triplet 26.4 vs. 19.2mos HR: 0.72 - ⬆️Diarrhea & Infusion reactions #OncTwitter https://t.co/2qTTXE4LaS
1.2K impressions11 likes6 reposts2026-08-25
ilyas sahin, MD
ilyas sahin, MD@ilyassahinMD
Important FDA approval for HER2+ advanced gastric, GEJ, or esophageal adenocarcinoma: • Zanidatamab + chemo + tislelizumab: IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+ • Zanidatamab + chemo: IHC 3+ only In phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01, the triplet improved progession gree survival (12.4 vs 8.1 mo) and overall survival (26.4 vs 19.2 mo; HR 0.72) vs trastuzumab + chemo. Zanidatamab is now a frontline HER2 backbone. Caveat: the comparator was trastuzumab + chemo, not a pembrolizumab-containing regimen. https://t.co/i1TbUEyobA
385 impressions1 likes0 reposts2026-08-25
Rutika Mehta
Rutika Mehta@rutikamehtaMD
📢FDA approval of zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab in the 1L setting represents an important advance and ushers in a new era for HER2-directed therapy in GEA. Congratulations to the investigators, patients, and teams who made this possible! #GastricCancer #HER2 #GIOnc
73 impressions3 likes1 reposts2026-08-25
Bassam Sonbol
Bassam Sonbol@sonbol_bassam
Just Approved now! Zani+chemo+Tisle in Her2 HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) GEA And Zani+chemo in HER2-positive (IHC 3+); Note: approval is not there for IHC 2+/ISH+ without Tisle @OncoAlert #gea #gastriccancer https://t.co/VoydyA1HkK
85 impressions2 likes2 reposts2026-08-25
Yakup Ergün
Yakup Ergün@dr_yakupergun
The FDA has approved zanidatamab for HER2-positive aGC. There is a small but important distinction in the approval👇 • For IHC 3+ tumors, zanidatamab plus chemo can be used +/- tislelizumab • For IHC 2+/ISH+ tumors, zanidatamab is approved only with tislelizumab plus chemo https://t.co/2uh54e4J8l
574 impressions4 likes3 reposts2026-08-25

The 30-second summary

Design: Phase III randomized (1:1:1) trial (NCT05152147, n=914) of first-line zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab vs trastuzumab + chemotherapy in HER2-positive advanced/metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. PFS (dual primary): 12.4 vs 8.1 months, HR 0.63 (triplet) / 0.65 (doublet), P<0.0001 (JCO 2026 LBA285, DCO 1-Oct-2025). OS (dual primary): with zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemo, 26.4 vs 19.2 months, HR 0.72 (95% CI 0.57-0.90), P=0.0043 - significant; 24-month OS 54.3% vs 38.8%. With zanidatamab + chemo, 24.4 months, HR 0.80 (95% CI 0.64-1.01), P=0.0564 - not significant at the first interim analysis; at the second interim (Jazz topline, Aug 31, 2026) doublet OS was statistically significant with an improved HR, and the triplet HR also improved — numbers not yet disclosed. Benefit reported independent of PD-L1. (JCO 2026 LBA285 / NEJM, DCO 1-Oct-2025) Safety: higher toxicity with the triplet, diarrhea the most common treatment-related AE; no new safety signals. Regulatory: ✅ FDA approved Aug 25, 2026 (1L HER2+ advanced GEA): Ziihera + Tevimbra + chemo for IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+; Ziihera + chemo for IHC 3+. Boxed warning: diarrhea; embryo-fetal toxicity. Also approved in 2L HER2+ (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer. Sponsor/drug: Jazz Pharmaceuticals / BeOne Medicines; zanidatamab (Ziihera, bispecific HER2 antibody) + tislelizumab (Tevimbra).

Top KOLs Discussing HERIZON-GEA-01

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HERIZON-GEA-01 Key Slides & Visuals

Official trial slides and relevant visuals shared by KOLs at the ESMO GI 2026 (#ESMOGI26) HRQoL update and the ASCO GI 2026 (#ASCOGI26) primary readout. Click any image to expand.

Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers @OncBrothers
HERIZON-GEA-01 Discussion · FDA approval day · ASCO GI 2026 (#GI26)
1160 impressions · 11 likes · Aug 25, 2026
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Arndt Vogel
Arndt Vogel @ArndtVogel
HERIZON-GEA-01 HRQoL · ESMO GI 2026 (#ESMOGI26)
1.6K impressions · 18 likes · Jul 3, 2026
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HERIZON-GEA-01 — Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), ESMO GI 2026 (Abstract 494O), presented by Kohei Shitara. Key findings reported from these slides (source: OncoDaily ESMO GI 2026 congress coverage and presenter-shared slides): - EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire completion exceeded 95% through cycle 34 day 1 across all arms. - Physical functioning: mean baseline scores 81.5-83.5 across arms; at cycle 2, reductions were slightly larger with zanidatamab-containing regimens vs trastuzumab but differences remained small; most patients maintained or improved physical functioning from baseline between cycles 2 and 8. - Global Health Status/QoL: changes from baseline were numerically similar across the three arms, with no substantive changes over time. - Symptom scales: diarrhea (the most common treatment-related AE in the zanidatamab arms) showed the greatest worsening from baseline at cycle 8 day 1, consistent with the trial's established safety profile. Note: this ESMO GI 2026 HRQoL analysis is descriptive/supportive; efficacy figures (PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo; OS 26.4 vs 19.2 mo) are from the ASCO GI 2026 primary readout (DCO 1-Oct-2025). Both regimens received FDA approval in 1L HER2+ GEA on Aug 25, 2026.
Nicholas Hornstein
Nicholas Hornstein @GIMedOnc
HERIZON-GEA-01 Data
6.8K impressions · 74 likes · Jan 8, 2026
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[Slide 1] HERIZON-GEA-01: Overall Survival (interim) - discussant slide (ASCO GI 2026 #GI26, presented by Daniel Lin, MD, MSc). Putting into the context of current standard: HERIZON-GEA-01 (n=914) vs KEYNOTE-811 (n=698; Janjigian et al, Ann Oncol 2024;35(Suppl):S877-S878). HERIZON-GEA-01 (overall population): Zani+TIS+CT vs Tras+CT - OS 26.4 vs 19.2 mo (HR 0.72), PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo (HR 0.63); Zani+CT vs Tras+CT - OS 24.4 vs 19.2 mo (HR 0.80), PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo (HR 0.65). KEYNOTE-811 (Tras+Pembro+CT vs Tras+CT): overall - OS 20.0 vs 16.8 mo (HR 0.80), PFS 10.0 vs 8.1 mo (HR 0.73); PD-L1 CPS >=1 - OS 20.1 vs 15.7 mo (HR 0.79), PFS 10.9 vs 7.3 mo (HR 0.72). Notable OS improvement with trastuzumab + CT vs historical benchmarks - multidisciplinary care? subsequent therapies? regional differences?
Dr Rishabh Jain
Dr Rishabh Jain @DrRishabhOnco
HERIZON-GEA-01 Data
6.6K impressions · 50 likes · Jan 8, 2026
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[Slide 1] HER2+ Gastric Cancer breaks the OS barrier @DrRishabhOnco HERIZON-GEA-01 I Phase III I # GI26 First clear frontline OS win in a decade Who & What Phase III, n=914 1L HER2+ metastatic GEA Global trial Treatment arms Trastuzumab Zanidatamab Zanidatamab + + chemo + chemo chemo + tislelizumab PFS 8.1 12.4 months ~35% lower progression risk 26.4 Median OS 26.4 months ~28% lower risk of death Benefit across MO regions ~54% alive at 2 years Independent of PD-L1 ! Safety Higher toxicity with triplet Clinical takeaway: No new safety signals Dual HER2 targeting + PD-1 is poised to replace trastuzumab Save for clinic as 1L standard in HER2+ mGEA
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO
HERIZON-GEA-01 Data
6.6K impressions · 36 likes · Jan 8, 2026
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[Slides 1-2] HERIZON-GEA-01 - Primary Endpoint: Overall Survival (ASCO GI 2026 #GI26, presented by Elena Elimova, MD; photographed in-hall). Zanidatamab + tislelizumab + CT demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful OS benefit with a >7-month improvement in median OS vs trastuzumab + CT. Median OS 26.4 months (95% CI 21.5-30.3) vs 19.2 months (95% CI 16.8-21.8); HR 0.72 (95% CI 0.57-0.90), P=0.0043. Landmark OS: 24-month 54.3% (95% CI 47.6-60.5) vs 38.8% (95% CI 32.2-45.4); 30-month 43.8% (95% CI 36.5-50.9) vs 30.0% (95% CI 23.4-36.8). Patients at risk (0-48 mo, 3-mo intervals): Zani+TIS+CT 302, 267, 246, 222, 190, 157, 125, 96, 82, 64, 49, 36, 27, 10, 4, 2, 0; Tras+CT 308, 284, 261, 219, 178, 140, 106, 77, 61, 50, 33, 22, 17, 8, 2, 2, 0.
Erman Akkus
Erman Akkus @Erman_Akkus
HERIZON-GEA-01 Data
4.1K impressions · 36 likes · Jan 8, 2026
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[Slide 1] HERIZON DEA-301 HERIZON-GEA-01 Study Design Global phase 3 trial of zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab VS trastuzumab + chemotherapy in previously untreated patients with HER2+ mGEA Key Eligibility Criteria Arm A: Trastuzumab + Age >18 years chemotherapy Unresectable, locally advanced, Dual Primary Endpoints recurrent or metastatic GEA PFS (per BICR) HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+ R Arm B: Zanidatamab OS per central testing 1:1:1 1800 mg (<70 kg)/2400 mg (270 kg) IV Q3W ECOG PS 0 or 1 + chemotherapy* CT/MRI Select Secondary Endpoints Q6W No prior treatment for locally advanced N = 914 cORR (per BICR) or metastatic disease Frequency and severity of AEs No prior HER2-targeted agents or Arm C: Zanidatamab immunotherapy in any setting 1800 mg (<70 kg)/2400 mg (270 kg) IV Q3W ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05152147 + tislelizumabᵇ + chemotherapya Stratification Factors Prophylaxis to prevent IRR and diarrhea was Geographic region mandatory in the zanidatamab-containing arms HER2 status ECOG PS Treatment until disease progression/death/unacceptable toxicity Chemotherapy could be discontinued after 6 cycles Physician's choice of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin or 5 Sucrouracil plus cisplatin Chemotherapy was administered for at least 6 cycles or until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another criterion for treatment discontinuation was met *Tislelizumab 200 mg was administered IV Q3W CT/MRI scans were performed every 6 weeks for the first 54 weeks, then every wooks AE, adverse event, BICR binded independent contral review, CORR, confirmed objective response rate, CT, computed tomography ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status, GEA, gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. IHC, immunohistochemistry, IRR, infusion related reaction; ISH, in situ hybridization, IV, intravenously, mGEA, advanced or metastatic GEA MRI, magnetic resonance imaging OS, overall survival PFS, progression free survival, Q3W, every 3 weeks, Q6W. every 6 weeks, R. randomization ASCO Gastrointestinal #GI26 PRESENTED BY Elena Elimova, MD ASCO - ENCOLOGY Cancers Symposium Presentation property of the author and ASCO Permission required for - contact permissions@asco.org KNOWLEDGE CONQUERS CANCER

HERIZON-GEA-01 Top Tweets

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Jun Gong, MD
Jun Gong, MD@jgong15
@ronanhsieh w/a masterful discussion of upper #GI cancer updates including a breakdown of HERIZON-GEA-01 & its implications once approved @binaytara conference @fresnohotel we separately went to @YosemiteNPS after to digest these high-impact studies 😊 @DaniCastilloMD @OncoAlert https://t.co/PMid4UMzQJ https://t.co/m5xhpn9F4H
1.6K impressions11 likes9 reposts2026-08-23
Kohei shitara
Kohei shitara@KoheiShitara
Thrilled to share phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 in @NEJM before @ASCO. Biparatopic anti-HER2 Zanidatamab plus chemo±tislelizumab improved PFS in HER2+ gastric/GEJ cancer; the tislelizumab combo also improved OS. Grateful to all patients and collaborators. https://t.co/fhMUH2uO3L https://t.co/5ahgQtuLDu
30.3K impressions183 likes65 reposts2026-05-27
Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers@OncBrothers

GI @ASCO highlights from #GI26 with @rachnatshroff

✅ MATTERHORN (update)
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Full Discussion:
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Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers@OncBrothers

Day 1 #GI26: Given data from HERIZON-GEA-01, if/when Zanidatamab gets approved, would this be your new SoC for Her2+ metastatic GEJ/Gastric Ca?

#OncTwitter @TimothyJBrownMD @DrR_DUNNE

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Dr Rishabh Jain
Dr Rishabh Jain@DrRishabhOnco

🚨 HER2+ gastric cancer finally breaks the OS barrier at #GI26

HERIZON-GEA-01 (Phase III, n=914) delivers the clearest frontline win in a decade.

🧬 What was tested
Trastuzumab + chemo vs zanidatamab…

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Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO@rachnatshroff

The HERIZON looks bright for HER2+ #UGI cancers! Improved OS with Zani + chemo + Tis! Congrats Dr. Elimova (the ONLY female at the podium during these orals @PamelaKunzMD @aparna1024)! #GI26 @ASCO

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Erman Akkus
Erman Akkus@Erman_Akkus

⭕️HERIZON-GEA-01
I am happy to see positive trials for our patients. BUT,

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➡️Herizon-Gea-01 actual study start: 02.12.2021

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Daisuke Kotani, MD, Ph.D 小谷 大輔
Daisuke Kotani, MD, Ph.D 小谷 大輔@DaisukeKotani

Great results from the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial 🎉#GI26
Zani + Tisle + Chemo improved OS vs Tras + Chemo. KM curves show clear separation, particularly after 9 months. Careful management of diarrhea is…

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Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers@OncBrothers

Zanidatamab, a new anti-Her2 treatment in 1L metastatic Her2+ GEJ/Gastric Adenocarcinoma!

#GI26 #gism #OncTwitter @OncoAlert @OncUpdates @ASCO https://t.co/N4m0eBgYjw

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About the HERIZON-GEA-01 Trial

The first Phase 3 to compare a HER2 bispecific against trastuzumab head-to-head in first-line HER2+ gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma; FDA approved both zanidatamab regimens on August 25, 2026. Zanidatamab is being developed by Jazz and BeOne Medicines under license agreements from Zymeworks, which first developed the molecule; the approval triggers a $250M milestone payment from Jazz to Zymeworks (Zymeworks IR, Aug 25, 2026). Both zanidatamab arms improved PFS (12.4 vs 8.1 months) and the tislelizumab triplet improved OS (26.4 vs 19.2 months, HR 0.72). KEYNOTE-811 (pembrolizumab + trastuzumab + chemo) remains approved for HER2+, PD-L1 CPS >=1 disease.

Trial Methodology & Results

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) — Dual Primary Endpoint

PFS (dual primary, per BICR): median PFS 12.4 months in both zanidatamab arms vs 8.1 months (95% CI 7.0-8.9) with trastuzumab + chemotherapy - zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemo 12.4 mo (95% CI 9.8-18.5), HR 0.63 (95% CI 0.51-0.78), P<0.0001; zanidatamab + chemo 12.4 mo (95% CI 9.8-14.5), HR 0.65 (95% CI 0.52-0.81), P<0.0001. 9-month PFS 59.7% (triplet) and 43.7% (control) (ASCO GI 2026 KM slide); 59.4% (doublet, NEJM Fig. 2B); 18-month PFS 43.9% / 38.0% / 20.9% (JCO 2026 LBA285 / NEJM, DCO 1-Oct-2025). First phase 3 to challenge trastuzumab head-to-head in 1L HER2+ G/GEA.

mPFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo - HR 0.63 (triplet) / 0.65 (doublet), P<0.0001

Source: JCO 2026 LBA285 (ASCO GI) ↗

Overall Survival (OS) — Dual Primary Endpoint

OS (dual primary) - zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemotherapy: median OS 26.4 months (95% CI 21.5-30.3) vs 19.2 months (95% CI 16.8-21.8) with trastuzumab + chemotherapy; HR 0.72 (95% CI 0.57-0.90), P=0.0043 - statistically significant. 24-month OS 54.3% vs 38.8%. Zanidatamab + chemotherapy: median OS 24.4 months (95% CI 20.4-30.0); HR 0.80 (95% CI 0.64-1.01), P=0.0564 - did not reach statistical significance at this first interim OS analysis; a further OS analysis for this arm is planned. (JCO 2026 LBA285 / NEJM, DCO 1-Oct-2025) At the second interim analysis, zanidatamab + chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful OS improvement versus trastuzumab + chemotherapy, with the hazard ratio improved versus the first interim; the triplet's OS hazard ratio also improved with longer follow-up. Numeric results have not yet been disclosed — data submitted for presentation at a major medical meeting in Q4 2026. (Jazz topline, second interim, Aug 31, 2026)


Source: JCO 2026 LBA285 (ASCO GI) ↗

Safety & Tolerability

Grade >=3 treatment-related AEs occurred in 71.8% (zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemo), 59.0% (zanidatamab + chemo) and 59.6% (trastuzumab + chemo); Grade >=3 TRAEs in >10% of either zanidatamab arm were diarrhea, hypokalemia and anemia. HER2-targeted therapy was discontinued for related AEs in 11.9%, 8.5% and 2.3% respectively; no new safety signals (JCO 2026 LBA285 / NEJM, DCO 1-Oct-2025). The US Prescribing Information carries Boxed Warnings for diarrhea and embryo-fetal toxicity; with the tislelizumab regimen diarrhea occurred in 85% of patients (Grade 3 24%, Grade 4 2.1%), with fatal outcomes in 1.5% (Ziihera USPI / Jazz press release, Aug 25 2026).

Boxed warning: diarrhea; embryo-fetal toxicity. Grade >=3 TRAEs 71.8% / 59.0% / 59.6%

Source: Ziihera USPI / Jazz press release, Aug 25 2026 ↗

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)

New HRQoL data presented at ESMO GI 2026 (Abstract 494O, presented by Kohei Shitara) show that zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab maintained physical functioning and Global Health Status/QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30) consistent with baseline across all three treatment arms — the efficacy gains seen in PFS and OS were achieved without significant detriment to patient-reported quality of life. Diarrhea, the most common treatment-related adverse event in the zanidatamab-containing arms, was also the symptom scale showing the greatest worsening from baseline (at cycle 8 day 1), consistent with the trial's established safety profile.

HRQoL maintained vs baseline across arms — efficacy gains without a measurable QoL detriment

📄 Source: Arndt Vogel on X (ESMO GI 2026, HRQoL analysis — Abstract 494O) →

Clinical Implications

FDA approved in 1L HER2+ advanced GEA (Aug 25, 2026). HERIZON-GEA-01 is the first phase 3 to challenge trastuzumab head-to-head in this setting: zanidatamab (bispecific HER2 antibody) + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab improved PFS in both arms and, with tislelizumab, OS vs trastuzumab + chemotherapy. With the August 25, 2026 FDA approval it enters practice alongside KEYNOTE-811 (pembrolizumab + trastuzumab + chemo), the prior 1L standard for HER2+ and PD-L1+ tumors. Note: zanidatamab (Ziihera) is also approved for previously treated HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer.

HERIZON-GEA-01 in the News

PRESS
Ziihera plus Chemotherapy Demonstrates Statistically Significant Overall Survival Benefit Versus Trastuzumab in First-Line HER2+ Advanced GEA (Second Interim, Top-Line)
Jazz PharmaceuticalsAug 31, 2026
FDA
U.S. FDA Approves Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) with and without Tislelizumab plus Chemotherapy in First-Line HER2+ Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
Jazz PharmaceuticalsAug 25, 2026
Press
Zymeworks: U.S. FDA Approves Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) - zanidatamab was first developed by Zymeworks; approval triggers a $250M milestone from Jazz
ZymeworksAug 25, 2026
Media
Jazz’s HER2 bispecific Ziihera gains FDA approval to change practice in stomach cancer
Fierce PharmaAug 25, 2026
Media Coverage
HERIZON-GEA-01 at ESMO GI 2026: HRQoL Maintained With Zanidatamab in HER2+ mGEA (Abstract 494O, Shitara)
OncoDaily (ESMO GI 2026)2026-07
Publication
Zanidatamab With and Without Tislelizumab in HER2-Positive Gastroesophageal Cancer (HERIZON-GEA-01 primary analysis)
N Engl J Med2026-05-27
Publication
HERIZON-GEA-01 ASCO GI 2026 LBA285 — Zanidatamab + Chemo ± Tislelizumab vs Trastuzumab + Chemo
JCO/ASCO GI 2026Jan 2026 (presented Jan 8; 2_suppl issue)
Press Release
Jazz to Present Pivotal Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 at ASCO GI 2026
Jazz Pharmaceuticals2026-01
Media Coverage
Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 Suggests New Standard in HER2+ Gastroesophageal Cancer
Oncology News Central2026
Media Coverage
HER2-Positive GEA: Zanidatamab + Chemotherapy Prolongs PFS
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ASCO GI 2026 — Zanidatamab Extends Survival in GEA
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Key KOL Sentiments — HERIZON-GEA-01

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Nicholas Hornstein● POSITIVE🔥 FDA APPROVAL Zanidatamab is now FDA approved in 1L HER2+ metastatic/unresectable gastric, GEJ, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Back at #GI26, after HERIZON-GEA-01, I wrote: We have a new first line. Now its official. For context: ToGA established trastuzumab + chemo in 2010. KEYNOTE-811 added pembrolizumab. But trastuzumab stayed the HER2 backbone for ~15 years. HERIZON changes that. Zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemo vs trastuzumab + chemo: 📈 PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo HR 0.63 🔥 OS 26.4 vs 19.2 mo HR 0.72 That is a meaningful step forward (with one caveat). This was not compared against trastuzumab + pembrolizumab + chemo, so we do not have a direct KEYNOTE-811 head-to-head. Practically though, ✅ IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+, IO eligible: zani + PD1+ chemo is now my 1L option ✅ IHC 3+, no IO: zani + chemo is also FDA approved (although the PDL1 null subgroup is its own complicated + somewhat confusing discussion) And please, for the love of all things GI oncology: 🚨 WATCH FOR DIARRHEA. ESPECIALLY THE FIRST 2 CYCLES. Any-grade diarrhea was 83%. Grade ≥3: ~25%. Most first episodes happened early. The study mandated loperamide prophylaxis in cycle 1. PLEASE counsel aggressively, have loperamide in hand before treatment starts, and watch hydration/electrolytes closely. With that said, excited that we finally have a new HER2 backbone in gastroesophageal cancer. 🔥 https://t.co/V9Xx0uLCmt @Onco_Nexus @TheGutOncLab @OncoAlert @oncodaily
Kohei shitara● POSITIVEGreat to see zanidatamab with or without tislelizumab approved by FDA for HER2 positive gastric/GEJ cancer. A major milestone for patients and for everyone involved in development of zanidatamab. Congratulations to the team! @JazzPharma @BeOneMedicines https://t.co/mPOMm07t8S
Oncology Brothers● POSITIVEBased off HERIZON-GEA-01, #Zanidatamab is now @US_FDA ✅ in 1L HER2+ mGEA: ⭐️PhIII, Zanidatamab + Chemo ± Tislelizumab vs. Trastuzumab + Chemo - mPFS w/ Zani (±Tisle) 12.4 vs. 8.1mos - mOS for triplet 26.4 vs. 19.2mos HR: 0.72 - ⬆️Diarrhea & Infusion reactions #OncTwitter https://t.co/2qTTXE4LaS
ilyas sahin, MD● POSITIVEImportant FDA approval for HER2+ advanced gastric, GEJ, or esophageal adenocarcinoma: • Zanidatamab + chemo + tislelizumab: IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+ • Zanidatamab + chemo: IHC 3+ only In phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01, the triplet improved progession gree survival (12.4 vs 8.1 mo) and overall survival (26.4 vs 19.2 mo; HR 0.72) vs trastuzumab + chemo. Zanidatamab is now a frontline HER2 backbone. Caveat: the comparator was trastuzumab + chemo, not a pembrolizumab-containing regimen. https://t.co/i1TbUEyobA
Rutika Mehta● POSITIVE📢FDA approval of zanidatamab + chemotherapy ± tislelizumab in the 1L setting represents an important advance and ushers in a new era for HER2-directed therapy in GEA. Congratulations to the investigators, patients, and teams who made this possible! #GastricCancer #HER2 #GIOnc
Bassam Sonbol● POSITIVEJust Approved now! Zani+chemo+Tisle in Her2 HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) GEA And Zani+chemo in HER2-positive (IHC 3+); Note: approval is not there for IHC 2+/ISH+ without Tisle @OncoAlert #gea #gastriccancer https://t.co/VoydyA1HkK
Jun Gong, MD● POSITIVE@ronanhsieh w/a masterful discussion of upper #GI cancer updates including a breakdown of HERIZON-GEA-01 & its implications once approved @binaytara conference @fresnohotel we separately went to @YosemiteNPS after to digest these high-impact studies 😊 @DaniCastilloMD @OncoAlert https://t.co/PMid4UMzQJ https://t.co/m5xhpn9F4H
Nicholas Hornstein● POSITIVEASCO GI is upon us. The data leakage has begun 👀🔥 Late-breaking press release ahead of ASCO GI for HERIZON-GEA-01, testing zanidatamab + chemo, with or without tislelizumab, vs trastuzumab + chemo in first-line HER2+ unresectable locally advanced or metastatic GEA. Important caveat up front: this is a press release, not a paper. But the signal is hard to ignore. 🧬 PFS improved in both zanidatamab arms Median PFS 12.4 months for both doublet and triplet vs 8.1 months with trastuzumab Roughly a 35% reduction in risk of progression 🧠 The real interest lies in OS Triplet median OS 26.4 months vs 19.2 months with trastuzumab That’s more than two years median OS in metastatic GEA The doublet also crossed 24 months with a strong trend (is tisle necessary?) 🧐 Key nuance: PFS is essentially identical between doublet and triplet OS clearly separates This looks like depth and durability rather than early disease control 📊 ORR is similar across arms, but duration of response is dramatically longer DoR 20.7 months with the triplet vs 8.3 months with trastuzumab 💧 Toxicity note Diarrhea is the standout issue and will need proactive management Grade 3 or higher diarrhea occurred in roughly 20 to 25 percent, with overall diarrhea rates around 40 percent Open question I would love to see this compared head-to-head against current SoC chemo + trastuzumab + pembrolizumab. That said, it’s hard to argue with a two-year median OS and a clear survival tail. Takeaway: If confirmed on full presentation, zanidatamab looks poised to replace trastuzumab in first-line HER2+ GEA. The next step may not be whether it works, but how much intensity each patient really needs. #GI26 @OncoAlert @TheGutOncLab https://t.co/m4aJv6h5nv
Kohei shitara● POSITIVEThrilled to share phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 in @NEJM before @ASCO. Biparatopic anti-HER2 Zanidatamab plus chemo±tislelizumab improved PFS in HER2+ gastric/GEJ cancer; the tislelizumab combo also improved OS. Grateful to all patients and collaborators. https://t.co/fhMUH2uO3L https://t.co/5ahgQtuLDu
Yakup Ergün● NEUTRALThe FDA has approved zanidatamab for HER2-positive aGC. There is a small but important distinction in the approval👇 • For IHC 3+ tumors, zanidatamab plus chemo can be used +/- tislelizumab • For IHC 2+/ISH+ tumors, zanidatamab is approved only with tislelizumab plus chemo https://t.co/2uh54e4J8l
Ryan Augustin, MD ● NEUTRAL 1/ I keep coming back to this: The only phase III upper GI trials showing survival benefit in PD-L1 negative patients are MATTERHORN and HERIZON-GEA… Both used TAP/SP263 for the key PD-L1 subgroup analysis. Coincidence?
Oncology Brothers ● NEUTRAL GI @ASCO highlights from #GI26 with @rachnatshroff ✅ MATTERHORN (update) ✅ HERIZON-GEA-01 ✅ BREAKWATER ✅ @SWOG COMMIT Full Discussion: ⭐️ https://t.co/KWJWJ2Vq70 ⭐️ Also on the “Oncology Brothers” podcast #OncTwitter #MedTwitter @OncUpdates https://t.co/dSQp3UJezl
Oncology Brothers ● NEUTRAL Day 1 #GI26: Given data from HERIZON-GEA-01, if/when Zanidatamab gets approved, would this be your new SoC for Her2+ metastatic GEJ/Gastric Ca? #OncTwitter @TimothyJBrownMD @DrR_DUNNE @rutikamehtaMD @UGrewalMD @GIMedOnc @dr_yakupergun @YJanjigianMD @GIcancerDoc @SuyogCancer
Nicholas Hornstein ● NEUTRAL #GI26 LBA285 🔥 HORIZON-GEA-01 is presenting now. We have a new first line. Phase III, 1L HER2+ GEA Zanidatamab + chemo ± tislelizumab vs trastuzumab + chemo Key takeaways 👇 PFS significantly improved in both zanidatamab arms OS significantly improved with zanidatamab + chemo + https://t.co/NQh5ekBp9H
Dr Rishabh Jain ● NEUTRAL 🚨 HER2+ gastric cancer finally breaks the OS barrier at #GI26 HERIZON-GEA-01 (Phase III, n=914) delivers the clearest frontline win in a decade. 🧬 What was tested Trastuzumab + chemo vs zanidatamab + chemo vs zanidatamab + chemo + tislelizumab 📈 Results that actually change https://t.co/O4fOugcmyO https://t.co/Td80swhlaH
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO ● NEUTRAL The HERIZON looks bright for HER2+ #UGI cancers! Improved OS with Zani + chemo + Tis! Congrats Dr. Elimova (the ONLY female at the podium during these orals @PamelaKunzMD @aparna1024)! #GI26 @ASCO https://t.co/ARf22cEQoX
Erman Akkus ● NEUTRAL ⭕️HERIZON-GEA-01 I am happy to see positive trials for our patients. BUT, ➡️Pembro-trastuzumab-ChT FDA accelerated approval: 05.05.2021 ➡️Herizon-Gea-01 actual study start: 02.12.2021 ‼️Herizon-01 has control arms "trastuzumab plus ChT" and "zanidatamab plus ChT". ➡️ patients https://t.co/VkYA8SBGFD
Daisuke Kotani, MD, Ph.D 小谷 大輔 ● NEUTRAL Great results from the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial 🎉#GI26 Zani + Tisle + Chemo improved OS vs Tras + Chemo. KM curves show clear separation, particularly after 9 months. Careful management of diarrhea is key for safety. @ASCO @OncoAlert https://t.co/ehguuQoPLy https://t.co/iOFOvLI9ej
OncoAlert ● NEUTRAL NOW OUT‼️ The #GI26 COMPLETE🚨Newsletter REGISTER TO GET IT at https://t.co/kLvLsFMsFk OR https://t.co/krXVx1Cq4F OUR PICKS of The TOP Trials from #GI26 SAN FRANCISCO🇺🇸 ALL IN ONE PLACE!! ✅ HERIZON-GEA-01 ✅ILUSTRO ✅LUCERNA ✅CRITICS II ✅NEOSUMMIT-01 ✅STOPGAP II ✅LyRICX https://t.co/KPFpeoWicA
Oncology Brothers ● NEUTRAL Zanidatamab, a new anti-Her2 treatment in 1L metastatic Her2+ GEJ/Gastric Adenocarcinoma! #GI26 #gism #OncTwitter @OncoAlert @OncUpdates @ASCO https://t.co/N4m0eBgYjw
Arndt Vogel ● NEUTRAL 🔥off the press🔥 👉HERIZON-GEA-01 Phase 3 positive for Zanidatamab as HER2-Targeted Agent in combination with CTx +/- Immunotherapy in First-Line HER2-Positive Metastatic Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma 🧐Could be practice changing, but let's see how it compares to KEYNOTE-811 https://t.co/Mgeojz4NCV
Sharlene Gill, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO ● NEUTRAL #GI26 @ASCO HERIZON GEA01 Congrats Dr Elimova @UHN 🇨🇦 👏 Zanidatamab - HER bispecific N=914, 1L HER2+ CT+ traz v CT + zani v CT + zani + tisle PD1 CT - CAPOX or cisp/5FU ✅mOS 26.4m triplet vs CT+tras 19.2m, HR 0.72, p=0.0043 w sig PFS benefit. ✅PFS CT + zani 12.4m v CT + https://t.co/RkdAJZ2moD
Daniel Lin, MD ● NEUTRAL Honored 🙏 to have had the opportunity to discuss the ILUSTRO and HERIZON-GEA-01 studies presented by Dr. @KoheiShitara &amp; Dr. Elimova at @ASCO #GI26 Biomarker driven progress in advanced gastroesophageal cancers @KimmelCancerCtr @TJUHospital https://t.co/y8ppEa0hwO
Arndt Vogel ● NEUTRAL HERIZON-GEA-01 phs-3: Zanidatamab + CTx +/- Tislelizumab in 1st line Her2+ locally advanced unresectable or mG/GEJ adenocarcinoma #ASCOGI26 👉 ORR: 70 vs 69 vs 65% 👉 mPFS: 12.4 vs 12.4 vs 8.1 mo 👉 mOS: 26.4 vs 24.4 vs 19.2 mo 👉Clinical benefit across PD-L1 subgroups 🧐 https://t.co/PCzO2dwDgf
Riya Patel, MD ● NEUTRAL #GI26 HERIZON-GEA-01: Zanidatamab (Dual HER2-targeted bispecific IgG1-like Ab) for HER2+ mGEA. Ph3 mPFS &gt;1 year, mOS &gt;2 years G3 25%, needs prophylactic anti-diarrheal. Comparator arm not current SoC, but impressive results! https://t.co/fQ7olag3lb
Daneng Li ● NEUTRAL Great discussion by Dr. Daniel Lin. For Herizon study, agree with outdated comparator arm is big limitation so big question now is who would actually use it if our current SOC is not truly represented. @ASCO #GI26 https://t.co/WLZ4hrjClL
Dr Rishabh Jain ● NEUTRAL 🚨 HER2+ gastric cancer shifts at #ASCOGI26 HERIZON-GEA-01 (Phase III) asks a simple question Can next-gen HER2 targeting beat trastuzumab in 1L mGEA? 🧪 Design Zanidatamab + chemo ± tislelizumab vs trastuzumab + chemo n = 914, untreated HER2+ mGEA 📉 PFS (primary endpoint) https://t.co/rLAMc7PmPO https://t.co/W5nfljzOt3
Nieves Martinez Lago MD PhD ● NEUTRAL #GI26 HERIZON-GEA-01 (phase III) | 1L HER2+ mGEA 🔀 zani + CT ± tisle vs trastu + CT 📈 PFS 12.4 vs 8.1 mo (HR 0.65–0.63; P&lt;0.0001) 🏆 OS: significant benefit with zani + tisle + CT (mOS 26.4 vs 19.2 mo; HR 0.72; P=0.004) 🛡️ Manageable safety zanidatamab as a new HER2 standard, https://t.co/Z9WoEpLivm
Oncology Brothers ● NEUTRAL 1. HERIZON-GEA-01: PhIII, Zanidatamab + Chemo ± Tislelizumab vs. Trastuzumab + Chemo in 1L HER2+ mGEA: - mPFS w/ Zani (±Tisle) 12.4mos vs. 8.1mos - mOS for triplet most promising (26.4mos vs. 19.2mos HR: 0.72) - AEs: Diarrhea &amp; Infusion related reactions 2/7 https://t.co/2EZx20zltS
Diego Felipe Ballen ● NEUTRAL #GI26 In HORIZON-GEA-01, Zanidatamab + Tiselizumab + CT improved OS, PFS, and ORR vs ToGA. No arm vs KEYNOTE-811 (current SoC). Is this mainly a better MoA (bispecific HER2) or does the IO partner also matter? https://t.co/nJH3JG8sca
Bassam Sonbol ● NEUTRAL HERIZON-GEA-01: Ph III practice- changing! #gi26 Zani+Tisli+chemo showing benefit vs chemo+herceptin (PFS +4 mo, OS +7mo) Zani+chemo vs. herceptin+chemo: PFS benefit. OS pending. More diarrhea but seems that primary Px mitigated some ofit! QOL data will be important @OncoAlert https://t.co/Vg8HOlsZK0
Yakup Ergün ● NEUTRAL Let’s also look at the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial from a design perspective. Was the control arm optimal?👇 https://t.co/BcTh7Ypj80
ASCO ● NEUTRAL New research from #GI26: Zanidatamab and chemo, +/- tislelizumab, can slow cancer growth and help people with #HER2-positive metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma live longer. Learn more: https://t.co/STWGpx5YsT https://t.co/ZWuzOQ9Hz3
Diego Felipe Ballen ● NEUTRAL Great overview of advanced HER2+ GC/GEJ by John Strickler at #GI26. CT + trastuzumab + pembrolizumab still leads in 1L PD-L1+ disease, but HERIZON-GEA-01 could soon reshape 1L. DESTINY-Gastric04 sets 2L SoC (don’t forget to re-evaluate HER2) https://t.co/UnHxkkrp3D
Sally Church ● NEUTRAL It's good to see new trial readouts at #GI26, although there are 7 reasons to be bearish about the zanidatamab data in gastric cancer: https://t.co/g2MbrPI7Iu https://t.co/tBY2yJ6YMe
ASCO ● NEUTRAL Just presented at #GI26: 1L zanidatamab + chemo w/ or w/o tislelizumab improves survival outcomes vs trastuzumab + chemo in HER2+ metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Read more from #ASCODailyNews: https://t.co/f3rrD8kWX2 #GICSM https://t.co/b2xyenAy3i
MV Chandrakanth ● NEUTRAL (1/3) ASCO GI 2026 — Gastric/GEJ • Biomarker-first: HER2 → CLDN18.2 → PD-1 • HERIZON-GEA-01 (Ph III): new 1L standard pending approval • ILUSTRO (Ph II): CLDN18.2 actionable; needs Ph III #ASCOGI26 #GastricCancer #HER2 #CLDN18 #Oncology #ClinicalTrials https://t.co/All9oD36i1
Sharlene Gill, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO ● NEUTRAL #GI26 @ASCO Ok, it was early post holidays to travel for work but glad I made it! Grateful to connect with friends &amp; colleagues 🤗 My top 5 takeaways🌟 📌 HERIZON GEA1 - zani+CT+IO…HER2+ mGEJ/GC…practice changing 📌 ILUSTRO ph2 Zolbetuximab/IO mGRJ/GC - await LUCERNA 📌 https://t.co/miNa9jJa25
Sally Church ● NEUTRAL #GI26 zanidatamab/chemo ± tislelizumab in the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial: not much attention on side effect profile. If you combine zani, tisle and 5FU you will get more diarrhea/discontinuations https://t.co/55aDi7Pnpx
Dr Amol Akhade ● NEUTRAL OS separate late . But Good separation later on . Zanidatamab may replace trastuzumab ? Let's wait for more mature data . Herizon-GEA 01. @ASCO @OncoAlert @OncBrothers #ASCOGI26 https://t.co/n2ObsaSMnJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial?
HERIZON-GEA-01 (NCT05152147) is a Phase III randomized trial testing first-line zanidatamab + chemotherapy, with or without tislelizumab, versus trastuzumab + chemotherapy in HER2-positive advanced/metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (n=914), sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines.
What were the key efficacy results of HERIZON-GEA-01?
Median progression-free survival was 12.4 versus 8.1 months (HR ~0.63–0.65) and median OS was 26.4 vs 19.2 months with zanidatamab + tislelizumab + chemotherapy (HR 0.72, 95% CI 0.57-0.90, P=0.0043) - statistically significant; with zanidatamab + chemotherapy median OS was 24.4 months (HR 0.80, 95% CI 0.64-1.01, P=0.0564), not significant at the first interim analysis. 24-month OS was 54.3% (triplet), 50.3% (doublet) and 38.8% (control). (JCO 2026 LBA285 / NEJM, DCO 1-Oct-2025) At the second interim analysis, zanidatamab + chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful OS improvement versus trastuzumab + chemotherapy, with the hazard ratio improved versus the first interim; the triplet's OS hazard ratio also improved with longer follow-up. Numeric results have not yet been disclosed — data submitted for presentation at a major medical meeting in Q4 2026. (Jazz topline, second interim, Aug 31, 2026)
Is zanidatamab (Ziihera) FDA approved for gastroesophageal cancer?
Yes. On August 25, 2026 the FDA approved Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) for first-line treatment of HER2+ unresectable locally advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: in combination with Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy for IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+ disease, or with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy alone for IHC 3+ disease, as detected by an FDA-authorized test. Zanidatamab is also approved in previously treated HER2+ (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer.
How does HERIZON-GEA-01 compare to KEYNOTE-811?
KEYNOTE-811 (pembrolizumab + trastuzumab + chemotherapy) is the current 1L standard for HER2-positive, PD-L1-positive gastroesophageal cancer. HERIZON-GEA-01 is the first Phase III to challenge trastuzumab head-to-head in this setting, with numerically longer OS and PFS in cross-trial comparison, and a benefit reported as independent of PD-L1 status. Both zanidatamab regimens were FDA approved in this indication on August 25, 2026; KEYNOTE-811 remains approved for HER2+, PD-L1 CPS >=1 disease.
Was quality of life maintained in HERIZON-GEA-01?
Yes. Health-related quality of life data presented at ESMO GI 2026 (Abstract 494O) showed that physical functioning and Global Health Status/QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30) were maintained versus baseline across all three arms — the efficacy gains came without a measurable QoL detriment. Diarrhea was the symptom scale that worsened most, consistent with the safety profile. Both regimens were FDA approved in this indication on August 25, 2026; the label carries a boxed warning for diarrhea and embryo-fetal toxicity.
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