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2018-06-21 19:28:29
Mastectomy on right breast two years ago. Recent test again seem to have troubles with left breast. Doctor recommended 18 cycles of Herceptin or hertraz. Which is better? Success rate of each
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Herceptin and hertraz are one and the same thing( transtuzumab) from two different pharma companies.

Answered2018-06-22 10:31:18

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