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Published in Oncology

Expert Opinion / Commentary · December 19, 2022

2022 Top Story in Oncology: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer—DESTINY-Breast04

Written by
Ilana Schlam MD, FACP
Sara M. Tolaney MD, MPH

 

Additional Info

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