HER2 Key Differences and Current Approaches to Biomarker Testing

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Panelist discusses how HER2 testing evaluates protein overexpression, gene amplification, and mutations. Although breast and gastric cancers typically show overexpression/amplification, other tumors more commonly harbor mutations.

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  • What are the key differences between HER2 overexpression, amplification, and mutations across tumor types? How do these differences affect treatment selection?
  • What is your current approach to biomarker testing for HER2 alterations across different tumor types?
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