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.
Authors
- Weichun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7286-7661)
- De Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9141-5505)
- Wende Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2000-3914)
- Minna Chen
- Xiaozhi Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2135-1323)
- Danxia Lin
- Wenwu Xue
- Wen-Jia Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6049-6529)
Institutions
- Shantou University (CN)
- Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1638194
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05