PROGNOSTIC IMPACT OF REDUCED HER2 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN POST-NEOADJUVANT THERAPY RESECTION SPECIMENS: A SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Prognostic impact of reduced HER2 protein expression in post-neoadjuvant therapy resection specimens: A single institution experience and review of the literature

Background: Retesting for Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) in post-neoadjuvant therapy resection is variable, and data is bismarck armb?nd conflicting regarding the prognostic significance of changes in HER2 expression pre and post therapy.Methods: We identified 104 patients with localized HER2 IHC 3+ breast cancer who received neoad

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Reforming the Law on Consent to Medical Treatment for Trans Youth: A Renewed Call for Legislative Intervention

Australian trans youth seeking medical treatment for gender dysphoria can encounter significant legal barriers to healthcare.Legal requirements for obtaining valid consent to gender-affirming care, first established in 2004, mean that an application to the Family Court is required in many cases before treatment can be provided.The development of Au

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