[Markedly effective regimen using bi-weekly trastuzumab and paclitaxel in an advanced breast cancer with multiple liver metastases]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2006 Sep;33(9):1297-300.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 69-year-old woman had a 7 x 6 cm tumor on her left breast with ipsilateral axillary lymph node swelling and multiple liver metastases as detected on CT scan (T 3 N 2 M 1 b, Stage IV). Core needle biopsy and immunohistochemistry of breast tumor showed invasive ductal carcinoma with negative hormone receptor and overexpression of HER 2. After a treatment failure of 3 months weekly trastuzumab monotherapy, a combination of bi-weekly trastuzumab and paclitaxel (weekly 6, bi-weekly 9 courses), was given. Tumor markers became negative 4 months later, and multiple liver nodules, breast tumor and axillary nodes completely disappeared 9 months later. Breast surgery was avoided, and CR was maintained more than 8 months only with bi-weekly trastuzumab. From the standpoint of the patient's convenience,a bi-weekly schedule of trastuzumab and paclitaxel could be a promising treatment choice for metastatic breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / administration & dosage
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / secondary
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Receptor, ErbB-2 / biosynthesis
  • Remission Induction
  • Trastuzumab

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Receptor, ErbB-2
  • Trastuzumab
  • Paclitaxel