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Opinion|Videos|November 15, 2023

The Role of the HER2 Receptor in Breast Cancer

Author(s)Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, introduces the role of HER2 as a breast cancer cell growth receptor and explains HER2-positive versus HER2-negative.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 The Role of the HER2 Receptor in Breast Cancer

EP. 1 The Role of the HER2 Receptor in Breast Cancer

EP. 2 Necessary Tests After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

EP. 2 Necessary Tests After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

EP. 3 Factors Informing Individualized Treatment Decision-Making for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 3 Factors Informing Individualized Treatment Decision-Making for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 4 Discussing Clinical Trial Enrollment for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer With Your Oncologist

EP. 4 Discussing Clinical Trial Enrollment for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer With Your Oncologist

EP. 5 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 5 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 6 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 6 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 7 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 7 Guideline-Recommended Treatments for HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 8 How HER2 Targeted Therapies Fight HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 8 How HER2 Targeted Therapies Fight HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

EP. 9 Imaging Scans for Assessing HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Progression and Treatment Response

EP. 9 Imaging Scans for Assessing HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Progression and Treatment Response

EP. 10 Potential Severe Side Effects of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

EP. 10 Potential Severe Side Effects of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

EP. 11 Collaborating With Your Oncology Care Team to Manage Side Effects of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

EP. 11 Collaborating With Your Oncology Care Team to Manage Side Effects of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

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