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human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
pathology
Also known as: HER2
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breast cancer
- In breast cancer: Causes and symptoms
Specific mutations in genes called HER2, BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, and p53 have been linked to breast cancer. These mutations may be inherited or acquired. Mutations that are inherited often substantially increase a person’s risk for developing breast cancer. For example, whereas some 12 percent of women in the general population…
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