Understanding HER2 Low Breast Cancer

29/04/2025 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

- Overview of HER2 Low Breast Cancer
- What is the HER2 Status of My Cancer? What does this Mean?
- Diagnostic Testing: What is an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Test or Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test
- The Role of the Pathologist
- The Role of the Genetic Counselor
- Standard Treatment Options, Including Targeted Therapy
- How Biomarker Testing Informs Treatment Decisions
- New Targeted Treatments
- Updates on Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- What’s New in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- The Role of the Dietitian
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns for HER2 Low Breast Cancer
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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