Recommendation of TFI ≤ 6m (no T-DM1)

2026 Consensus Statement Update2022 Consensus Statement
Scenario 3
Patients with recurrence under or within 6 months after the end of adjuvant trastuzumab or trastuzumab plus pertuzumab (IV or SC) based therapy: 

3-1
T-DXd is the preferred first line treatment. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) is an alternative option for patients ineligible for T-DXd. 

3-2
Consider the addition of pertuzumab to T-DXd, especially if adjuvant pertuzumab has not been used.
Scenario 2
Patients with recurrence under adjuvant therapy with chemotherapy with trastuzumab or trastuzumab plus pertuzumab, or relapse within 6 months after the end of adjuvant therapy: 

Trastuzumab deruxtecan or T-DM1 is preferred first line treatment.

3-1 References

DB-03, EMILIA  Quality of evidence: I; Strength of recommendation: A

3-2 References

DB-07, DB-09  Quality of evidence: II; Strength of recommendation: B

(2026 UPDATE)