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Imaging Scans for Assessing HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Progression and Treatment Response

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Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH

Imaging scans provide an invaluable method of monitoring response to HER2-positive breast cancer treatment; frequency of imaging scans depends on individual patient response, symptoms, and the need to monitor for side effects such as interstitial lung disease.

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