Partial response to trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS8201) following progression in HER2-amplified breast cancer with pulmonary metastases managed with disitamab vedotin (RC48): a comprehensive case report and literature review
Breast cancer remains one of the predominant malignancies worldwide. In the context of inoperable advanced or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer, systemic management primarily relies on HER2-targeting monoclonal antibodies. With the successful developme...
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Published in | Frontiers in oncology Vol. 14; p. 1338661 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Switzerland
Frontiers Media S.A
17.06.2024
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Summary: | Breast cancer remains one of the predominant malignancies worldwide. In the context of inoperable advanced or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer, systemic management primarily relies on HER2-targeting monoclonal antibodies. With the successful development of anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), these agents have been increasingly integrated into therapeutic regimens for metastatic breast cancer. Here, we present the case of a 42-year-old female patient with HER2-positive pulmonary metastatic breast cancer who underwent an extensive treatment protocol. This protocol included chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, surgical intervention on the breast, and anti-HER2 therapies. The anti-HER2 therapies involved both singular and dual targeting strategies using trastuzumab and the ADC disitamab vedotin (RC48) over an 8-year period. After experiencing disease progression following HER2-targeted therapy with RC48, the patient achieved noticeable partial remission through a therapeutic regimen that combined trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS8201) and tislelizumab. The data suggest a promising role for DS8201 in managing advanced stages of HER2-amplified metastatic breast cancer, especially in cases that demonstrate progression after initial HER2-directed therapies using ADCs. Furthermore, its combination with anti-PD-1 agents enhances therapeutic efficacy by augmenting the anti-tumoral immune response. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3 Edited by: Zheng Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Reviewed by: Zhi Ling Teo, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia Rong Mu, CSL Parkville, Australia These authors share first authorship |
ISSN: | 2234-943X 2234-943X |
DOI: | 10.3389/fonc.2024.1338661 |