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Herceptin delivers high cure rates for women with HER2-positive early breast cancer

Herceptin extends the lives of women with
HER2-positive metastatic disease
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Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer has a poor prognosis, with a high rate of recurrence and short disease-free intervals.
Accurate HER2 testing is essential to correctly identify patients who may benefit from Herceptin.