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Identification of Targetable ERBB2 Aberrations in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery - 1 Jun 2016
Birkeland Andrew C, Yanik Megan, Tillman Brittny N, Scott Megan V, Foltin Susan K, Mann Jacqueline E, Michmerhuizen Nicole L, Ludwig Megan L, Sandelski Morgan M, Komarck Christine M, Carey Thomas E, Prince Mark E P, Bradford Carol R, McHugh Jonathan B, Spector Matthew E, Brenner J Chad
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: ERBB2 (formerly HER2) is an important drug target in breast cancer, where anti-ERBB2 therapy has been shown to lead to improvements in disease recurrence and overall survival. ERBB2 status in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has not been well studied. Identification of ERBB2-positive tumors and characterization of response to ERBB2 therapy could lead to targeted treatment options in...
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