Lynparza Demonstrates Significant Survival Advantage in Early Breast Cancer Patients: OlympiA Trial Results at Six Years

Updated results from the OlympiA Phase III trial reveal that AstraZeneca and MSD 's Lynparza (olaparib) continues to offer substantial benefits for patients with germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm), HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer. These findings, presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2024 (SABCS) (#GS1-09), highlight sustained improvements in overall survival (OS), invasive disease-free survival (IDFS), and distant disease-free survival (DDFS) at six years.

Lynparza remains the first and only PARP inhibitor to improve OS in early breast cancer, reinforcing its role as a transformative treatment for this patient population.

Key Findings:

• Overall Survival (OS): Lynparza reduced the risk of death by 28% (HR 0.72; 95% CI 0.56-0.93). At six years, 87.5% of patients treated with Lynparza were alive compared to 83.2% in the placebo group.
• Invasive Disease-Free Survival (IDFS): Lynparza demonstrated a 35% reduction in the risk of invasive cancer recurrence, second cancers, or death (HR 0.65; 95% CI 0.53-0.78). Six-year IDFS rates were 79.6% with Lynparza versus 70.3% for placebo.
• Distant Disease-Free Survival (DDFS): Lynparza reduced the risk of distant disease recurrence or death by 35% (HR 0.65; 95% CI 0.53-0.81). Six-year DDFS rates were 83.5% with Lynparza compared to 75.7% for placebo.

The results confirm Lynparza’s durable efficacy across key subgroups, including patients with high-risk hormone receptor-positive disease. Importantly, no new safety concerns were observed during the extended follow-up.

Expert Commentary:

• Dr Judy E. Garber, Chief of the Division of Cancer Genetics and Prevention, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and co-principal investigator of the trial, emphasized the enduring clinical benefit of Lynparza: “These long-term data reinforce the importance of germline BRCA testing at diagnosis to ensure eligible patients can benefit from olaparib treatment as early as possible.”
• Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President of Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca, stated: “This six-year follow-up highlights Lynparza’s transformative potential in BRCA-mutated early-stage breast cancer.”
• Eliav Barr, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Merck Research Laboratories, noted: “The OlympiA results affirm Lynparza as a critical treatment option for this aggressive disease.”

Trial and Safety Highlights:

The OlympiA trial, a global Phase III study, evaluated Lynparza as a 12-month adjuvant treatment in gBRCAm HER2-negative early breast cancer patients following neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. With six years of data, the trial underscores Lynparza’s consistent safety and tolerability profile. There was no evidence of increased risks of myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukaemia compared to placebo.

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Disclaimer: This article is published on behalf of IMAPAC and is based on publicly available data from AstraZeneca and MSD. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or an endorsement of any treatment or product. For further information, consult healthcare professionals or official sources.