Cyclophosphamide for severe T-DXd-induced interstitial lung disease in low-HER2 breast cancer: a case report and mechanistic insights

This is the first reported case of successful cyclophosphamide treatment for Grade 4 T-DXd-induced ILD in a low-HER2 breast cancer patient with severe liver metastases. It highlights the potential efficacy of cyclophosphamide in treating severe T-DXd-induced ILD, particularly in steroid-refractory cases. The mechanism may involve its ability to inhibit macrophage proliferation and promote anti-inflammatory effects. Further prospective studies are needed to validate the role of cyclophosphamide in managing T-DXd-related ILD and to explore risk stratification for optimal toxicity management.

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Frontiers in Oncology
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2025-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1638194
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HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research
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Abstract

This is the first reported case of successful cyclophosphamide treatment for Grade 4 T-DXd-induced ILD in a low-HER2 breast cancer patient with severe liver metastases. It highlights the potential efficacy of cyclophosphamide in treating severe T-DXd-induced ILD, particularly in steroid-refractory cases. The mechanism may involve its ability to inhibit macrophage proliferation and promote anti-inflammatory effects. Further prospective studies are needed to validate the role of cyclophosphamide in managing T-DXd-related ILD and to explore risk stratification for optimal toxicity management.

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Shantou University (CN), Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (CN)
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