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My dad has stage iv stomach cancer (in liver now), should we use her2 treatment if tested positive? pros and cons?
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Absolutely!: If he is her2 positive, the response rate with Herceptin (trastuzumab) is higher. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/25/2014
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