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Defining HER2 Low and HER2 Ultra-Low: Diagnostic Challenges

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Joyce A. O'Shaughnessy, MD,Melinda L. Telli, MD

Ian Krop, MD, PhD, provides an overview of HER2-low and HER2 ultra-low breast cancer and discusses challenges encountered during diagnosis.

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  • Please define HER2 low and HER2 ultra-low. What are some challenges when diagnosing these?
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