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When Is Enhertu Used for Breast Cancer?
The length of time people receive treatment varies, with seven months being the midrange treatment.
Some side effects may be life-threatening, so it is essential to receive care immediately.
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More severe side effects include heart and lung problems.
Talking with a healthcare professional about any new or worsening symptoms is essential.
Talk to your oncologist or healthcare team if you think Enhertu may be a promising treatment for you.
Evidence supports that it is an effective treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer and other cancers.
National Cancer Institute.Enhertu improves survival for metastatic “HER2-low"breast cancer.
National Cancer Institute.Enhertu marks first targeted therapy for HER2-mutant lung cancer.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Enhertu highlights of prescribing information.
American Cancer Society.What is HER2 and what does it mean?
Breast Cancer Foundation.HER2-Low Breast Cancer Explained.
MD Anderson Cancer Center.HER2 low breast cancer expert: Precise diagnosis can lead to personalized treatment.
National Cancer Institute.Metastatic cancer: when cancer spreads.
Enhertu.Enhertu is FDA approved for the treatment of several types of cancer.
National Cancer Institute.Enhertu may be preferred therapy for some metastatic breast cancers.
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