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Oncology
Cohort
QDB method shows higher consistency than IHC for HER2 assessment in invasive breast cancer
New Test Finds Hidden Breast Cancer Targets
This observational cohort study compared a Quantitative Dot Blot (QDB) method to immunohistochemistry (IHC) for HER2 assessment in patients …
Some women told their breast cancer lacks a key target may actually benefit from powerful drugs — a new test can finally tell the difference…
Frontiers
Apr 27, 2026
Oncology
Cohort
Retrospective analysis identifies risk factors for trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Heart Damage — If Doctors Know the Warning Signs
This retrospective analysis of 298 HER2-positive breast cancer patients assessed trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity.
This could help doctors protect patients’ hearts before cancer therapy even begins.
Frontiers
Apr 23, 2026
Oncology
Cohort
Phase II trial protocol examines HER2-PET imaging to predict trastuzumab deruxtecan response in HER2-low metastatic breast cancer
A Full-Body Scan May Soon Decide Who Benefits From This Breast Cancer Drug
A multicenter, prospective, open-label phase II trial protocol will enroll 70 patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.
A whole-body imaging scan may one day replace a single biopsy for matching patients to targeted breast cancer therapy.
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Phase II
Phase II trial of cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel, trastuzumab in stage I-II HER2+ breast cancer completes with 20 patients
Can a shorter, more intense chemo regimen help prevent early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer from returning?
A phase II trial evaluated a dose-dense regimen of cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel, and trastuzumab after surgery in 20 patients with stage I-I…
For women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, a key question is whether a shorter, more intense chemotherapy schedule after surger…
CT.gov
Mar 30, 2026