HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Author | : Sara Hurvitz |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2018-07-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780323581233 |
ISBN-13 | : 0323581234 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Get a quick, expert overview of clinically-focused topics and guidelines that are relevant to testing for HER2, which contributes to approximately 25% of breast cancers today. This concise resource by Drs. Sara Hurvitz, and Kelly McCann consolidates today's available information on this growing topic into one convenient resource, making it an ideal, easy-to-digest reference for practicing and trainee oncologists. - Covers the diagnosis, treatments and targeted therapies, and management of breast cancers that are HER2-positive. - Contains sections on background and testing, advanced disease, therapeutics, and toxicity considerations. - Includes a timely section on innovative future therapies.