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Old 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM   #1
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It's Safe To Treat HER2-Positive Breast Cancer With Trastuzumab And Adjuvant Radiatio

Standard adjuvant treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer patients, following primary surgery for their cancer, is Trastuzumab (Herceptin) - typically used in combination with chemotherapy. However, a new study by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center reports that it may be safe to treat these patients with both Trastuzumab and adjuvant radiation therapy. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

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