Meaning Herceptin
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A drug used to treat breast cancer that is HER2-positive (expresses the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2). It is also used with other drugs to treat HER2-positive stomach cancer that has not a [..]
Source: cancer.gov

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Herceptin


(see Trastuzumab)
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Herceptin


see Trastuzumab
Source: breastcancercare.org.uk

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A monoclonal antibody that binds to HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2), and can kill HER2-positive cancer cells. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. Herceptin is used to treat breast cancer that is HER2-positive and has spread after treatment with o [..]
Source: dana-farber.org

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Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody that selectively binds with high affinity to the extracellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 protein, HER [..]
Source: rxlist.com

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Brand Names: Herceptin Generic Name: trastuzumab (Pronunciation: tras TOO zoo mab) What is trastuzumab (Herceptin)? What are the possible side effects of trastuzumab (Herceptin)? What is the most impo [..]
Source: rxlist.com

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Also known as trastuzumab. A drug used to treat HER2 positive breast cancers. Herceptin blocks the growth signals sent from HER2 receptors to stop cells from growing. Because it works by targeting the [..]
Source: breastcancernow.org





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