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Potential Severe Side Effects of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

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Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH

Patients on HER2-targeted therapies for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer should be vigilant about potential side effects like heart toxicities and interstitial lung disease and should undergo regular heart function monitoring and lung scans to catch these side effects early.

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