An Open Label Multicenter Phase 2 Window of Opportunity Study Evaluating Ganetespib(STA-9090) Monotherapy in Women With Previously Untreated Metastatic HER2 Positive or Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Inclusion Criteria:

- Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of invasive breast cancer.

- Stage IV disease.

- Documented HER2 and hormonal receptor status per protocol.

- ECOG Performance status 0-1.

- Measurable disease per RECIST (1.1).

- Adequate hematological function per protocol.

- Adequate hepatic function per protocol.

- Adequate renal function per protocol.

- Negative serum pregnancy test at study entry for patients of childbearing potential.

- Ability to understand and sign written consent and to comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Presence of active or untreated CNS metastases as determined by MRI/CT scan performed
during screening.

- Active malignancies other than MBC within the last 5 years except adequately treated
in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri or basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the
skin.

- Bone as the only site of metastatic disease from breast cancer.

- Prior radiotherapy to the only area of measurable disease. NOTE: Radiotherapy to a
limited area other than the sole site of measurable disease is allowed, if received
prior to initiation of ganetespib treatment. Patients must have completed treatment
and recovered from all acute treatment-related toxicities prior to administration of
first dose of ganetespib.

- Pregnancy or lactation.

- Known serious cardiac illness.

- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness per protocol.

- Other severe acute or chronic medical condition or abnormality that may increase the
risk associated with study participation or study drug administration, or may
interfere with the interpretation of study results, or that in the judgment of the
investigator would make the patient inappropriate for entry into the study.