FDA Approves Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
The FDA has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS). This marks the first FDA-approved therapy specifically for this rare soft tissue sarcoma. ASPS is a slow-growing but highly metastatic tumor that typically affects adolescents and young adults. The approval is based on clinical trial data demonstrating efficacy in this patient population. Clinicians should note that this indication is for single-agent use in patients with unresectable or metastatic disease.
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TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody.
TECENTRIQ, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS).
Administer TECENTRIQ intravenously over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. The recommended dose is 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks.
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TECENTRIQ is the first FDA-approved therapy for unresectable or metastatic ASPS, offering a treatment option for this rare sarcoma.