Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have revolutionized the treatment landscape for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Encouraging clinical activity of HER2-directed ADCs, including disitamab vedotin, has been observed in early-phase trials. Recent promising results from the RC48-C016 trial raise important questions. We discuss issues that include optimal frontline treatment selection, subsequent-line treatment sequencing, and the generalizability of the findings.
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have revolutionized the treatment landscape for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Encouraging clinical activity of HER2-directed ADCs, including disitamab vedotin, has been observed in early-phase trials. Recent promising results from the RC48-C016 trial raise important questions. We discuss issues that include optimal frontline treatment selection, subsequent-line treatment sequencing, and the generalizability of the findings.