Dr. Borgen on Advancements With HER2+ Breast Cancer

Patrick Borgen, MD, chair, Department of Surgery, director, Breast Center, Maimonides Medical Center, discusses advancements in the treatment landscape of HER2-positive breast cancer.

The view of HER2-positive breast cancer has changed, explains Borgen. Previously, HER2-positive breast cancer was thought to be the worst result a biopsy could detect, but targeted treatments have since revolutionized outcomes.