C-erbB-2 positive
| C-erbB-2 positive | |
|---|---|
| Term | C-erbB-2 positive |
| Short definition | c-erbB-2 positive - Describes cells that have a protein called HER2 on their surface. In normal cells, HER2 helps control cell growth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
c-erbB-2 positive - Describes cells that have a protein called HER2 on their surface. In normal cells, HER2 helps control cell growth. Cancer cells that produce too much HER2 can grow faster and are more likely to spread to other parts of the body. Checking whether a cancer is c-erbB-2 positive can help plan treatment, which may include drugs that kill c-erbB-2 positive cancer cells. Cancers that can be c-erbB-2 positive include breast, bladder, pancreas, ovarian and gastric cancer. Also referred to as HER2 positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive
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