Breast Cancer Treatment

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Authors

Adrienne G. Waks · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Eric P. Winer · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract

Breast cancer consists of 3 major tumor subtypes categorized according to estrogen or progesterone receptor expression and ERBB2 gene amplification. The 3 subtypes have distinct risk profiles and treatment strategies. Optimal therapy for each patient depends on tumor subtype, anatomic cancer stage, and patient preferences.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 321, Issue 3, pp. 288-288

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.19323

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