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Perjeta For Pre-Surgical HER2 Breast Cancer Treatment
A panel of experts who advise the U. S. Food and Drug Administration has voted in favor of fast-tracking the agency's approval for Perjeta, for use in early-stage breast cancer. Metastatic patients have already benefited from this drug, which shrinks tumors.
| HER2/neu Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment
HER2 is the name of a gene and a protein. If your breast tumor is HER2 positive, you have some specific therapies to add to your treatment plan. Herceptin could be used, but if approved soon, Perjeta may come into play also.
| Testing Your Heart Muscle Before Chemotherapy
Chemo can fight breast cancer, but it comes with some risks. One risk may be damage to your heart muscles. A painless test called a MUGA scan will help determine how well your heart can handle the treatment.
| Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment
You've gotten your initial diagnosis of breast cancer, but don't know much about what to expect. Here is a roadmap for newly diagnosed patients; full of information about diagnosis, tests, emotions, and the many options you may be offered for surgery and treatment. Educating yourself will help you travel this difficult road with confidence.
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