Lapatinib in the treatment of advanced HER2-positive breast cancer Case report
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The overexpression of the HER2 receptor and its gene amplification are observed in c. 20% of newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer and associated with a more aggressive clinical course and poorer prognosis. New HER2-targeted drugs, such as lapatinib, pertuzumab and trastuzumab emtansine, significantly improve patient outcomes. The article reviews the role of lapatinib in HER-targeted therapy and describes the treatment sequence of two women with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer.
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