Current Approaches and Emerging Directions in HER2-resistant Breast Cancer

Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) is overexpressed in up to 30% of breast cancers; HER2 overexpression is indicative of poor prognosis. Trastuzumab, an anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody, has led to improved outcomes in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, including improved overall s...

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Main Author: Adam M. Brufsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-01-01
Series:Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/BCBCR.S9453