Targeted therapy is a type of medication that may be used in certain situations to treat breast cancer. There are many subtypes of targeted therapy, and your eligibility may depend on the unique factors of your breast cancer tumor.
In this video, learn the basics of targeted therapy for breast cancer, according to Stephanie Bernik, MD, Breast Oncologic Surgeon at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Bernik is the Chief of Breast Service at Mount Sinai West and an assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine.
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