IN THE NEWS: What is Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer?

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Targeted therapy targets proteins that help cancer cells grow. This treatment can improve breast cancer survival if the disease is treated in the early stages, said Hadeel Assad, M.D., medical oncologist and member of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. For breast cancers that have spread, targeted therapy can improve the quality of life.

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