HER-2 Predicts Complete Pathologic Response to Chemo Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 10 No 2
Volume 10
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The goal of this activity is to clarify challenging treatment issues of HER2+ breast cancer including incorporation of predictive and prognostic biomarker tests and evidence-based data into practice when determining individualized strategies that improve patient survival and quality of life.

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The goal of this activity is to clarify challenging treatment issues of HER2+ breast cancer including incorporation of predictive and prognostic biomarker tests and evidence-based data into practice when determining individualized strategies that improve patient survival and quality of life.

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