Key Takeaways for Community Oncologists Treating Patients With HER2+ mCRC

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The panelists close by emphasizing key takeaways regarding the management of HER2+ colorectal cancer, including early molecular profiling to enable targeted therapy sequencing, assessing HER2 amplification level, and having a strategic plan upfront mapping out potential targeted therapy options rather than just starting chemotherapy.

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