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HER2-positive Breast Cancer with Brain Metastases? Use Lapitinibi (Tykerb) and Capecitibine (Xeloda) but NOT Trastuzumab (Herceptin)

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer (BC) is a disease that accounts for up to one third of all invasive breast tumors. The natural history of this disease, however, has been dramatically improved with the introduction of … Continue reading

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Good News for Women Who Have HER2-Positive, Herceptin-resistant, Metastatic Breast Cancer

A study published in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology indicated that breast cancer patients who have HER2/neu gene, but have failed Herceptin therapy, can now receive Tykerb, in addition to their Hercpetin, to improve their length of time … Continue reading

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