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Adherence to and determinants of guideline‐recommended biomarker testing and targeted therapy in patients with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: Insights from routine practice

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Anti human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (anti‐HER2) therapy with trastuzumab improves overall survival in patients with advanced, HER2‐positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and is now incorporated into national guidelines. However,… Click to show full abstract

Anti human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (anti‐HER2) therapy with trastuzumab improves overall survival in patients with advanced, HER2‐positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and is now incorporated into national guidelines. However, little is known about adherence to and determinants of timely HER2 testing and trastuzumab initiation in routine practice.

Keywords: routine practice; gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma; adherence determinants; therapy

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2021

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