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Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Cancer: Before You Start, What I Tell My Patients & Their Families (HER2, Side Effects & Cost)
🧠 TL;DR Trastuzumab Deruxtecan is a HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Combines targeting + chemotherapy in one molecule Used in HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer, gastric & some lung cancers Given once every 3 weeks (half-life ~6 days) ❌ NOT the same as trastuzumab (Herceptin) or T-DM1 → common dangerous confusion ⚠️ Major risks: lung toxicity (ILD), heart dysfunction, bone marrow suppression 💰 Cost varies widely → depends on weight, schemes & support progr
cancer care by Dr bharat Patodiya
2 days ago4 min read
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