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Kadcyla Research Shows Promise in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

Kadcyla Research Shows Promise in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

Recent research into modern breast cancer therapies have driven major breakthroughs in antibody-drug conjugates, or “smart drugs,” which work by targeting cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy body tissue.

Kadcyla, also known ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), is one of the latest “smart drugs” 
to be FDA-approved in the treatment of women diagnosed with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Kadcyla may also have potential as therapy after surgery where intent is curative.

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