Cancer - Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatments

There are a number of treatments for breast cancer. The treatment depends on the type of tumor, whether the cancer has spread, and other facts you and your doctor will discuss.

What is Herceptin (Trastuzumab)?

Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a monoclonal antibody. It belongs to a group of drugs made in the laboratory that are designed to attack specific cancer cells. Herceptin is given intravenously (by injection into a blood vessel) to treat some breast cancers. Genentech, Inc., located in South San Francisco, manufactures Herceptin.

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