ctDNA-guided precision therapy with trastuzumab deruxtecan plus pyrotinib in HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases: a case report - Summary - MDSpire

ctDNA-guided precision therapy with trastuzumab deruxtecan plus pyrotinib in HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases: a case report

  • By

  • Danyang Zhou

  • Ying Wu

  • Siyu Guo

  • Ping Li

  • Guangxin Li

  • Mengqi Yang

  • Shubin Wang

  • Fang Yang

  • June 2, 2026

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Objective:

To illustrate the feasibility of incorporating ctDNA monitoring into treatment decisions for HER2-positive breast cancer with brain metastases, based on a case report.

Key Findings:
  • ctDNA monitoring detected disease activity approximately three months prior to radiologic evidence of brain metastases, based on a single case report.
  • Genomic profiling revealed alterations including MET amplification and HER2 V777L mutation.
  • Treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan and pyrotinib resulted in intracranial disease control over 17 months, as observed in this case.
Interpretation:

The findings indicate earlier detection of disease activity through ctDNA monitoring, but clinical outcomes require further validation.

Limitations:
  • The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
  • The impact of earlier intervention on clinical outcomes remains unestablished, as this is a case report.
Conclusion:

The case supports the evaluation of ctDNA-guided treatment approaches in HER2-positive breast cancer, as suggested by the findings.

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