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Breast Cancer

Studies in the area of breast cancer reported from N.J. Robert and co-researchers

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, September 23rd, 2007

According to a study from the United States, "It is important when treating a patient who has advanced breast cancer to establish the biologic characteristics of the tumor."

"In addition to knowing the hormone receptor status (estrogen and progesterone), human epidermal receptor 2 (HER2) should be evaluated. The measurement of this parameter is essential to optimizing the systemic management," wrote N.J. Robert and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "This article reviews the biology of HER2, testing for HER2, clinical studies evaluating HER2-based therapies, side effects (specifically cardiotoxicity), and strategies for HER2-based...

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