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Her2: The Making Of Herceptin, A Revolutionary Treatment For Breast Cancer
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Two Years After She Underwent A Mastectomy And Chemotherapy, Barbara Bradfield'S Aggressive Breast Cancer Had Recurred And Spread To Her Lungs. The Outlook Was Grim. Then She Took Part In Genentech'S Clinical Trials For A New Drug. Five Years Later She Remains Cancerfree.Her2 Is The Biography Of Herceptin, The Drug That Provoked Dramatic Responses In Barbara Bradfield And Other Women In The Trials And That Offers Promise For Hundreds Of Thousands Of Breast Cancer Patients. Unlike Chemotherapy Or Radiation, Herceptin Has No Disabling Side Effects. It Works By Inactivating Her2/Neua Protein That Makes Cancer Cells Grow Especially Quickly Produced By A Gene Found In 25 To 30 Percent Of All Breast Tumors. Herceptin Caused Some Patients' Cancers To Disappear Completely; In Others, It Slowed The Progression Of The Disease And Gave The Women Months Or Years They Wouldn'T Otherwise Have Had. Herceptin Is The First Treatment Targeted At A Gene Defect That Gives Rise To Cancer. It Marks The Beginning Of A New Era Of Treatment For All Kinds Of Cancers.Robert Bazell Presents A Riveting Account Of How Herceptin Was Born. Her2 Is A Story Of Dramatic Discoveries And Strong Personalities, Showing The Combination Of Scientific Investigation, Money, Politics, Ego, Corporate Decisions, Patient Activism, And Luck Involved In Moving This Groundbreaking Drug From The Lab To A Patient'S Bedside. Bazell'S Deft Portraits Introduce Us To The Remarkable People Instrumental In Herceptin'S History, Including Dr. Dennis Slamon, The Driven Ucla Oncologist Who Played The Primary Role In Developing The Treatment; Lily Tartikoff, Wife Of Television Executive Brandon Tartikoff, Who Tapped Into Hollywood Money And Glamour To Help Fund Slamon'S Research; And Marti Nelson, Who Inspired The Activists Who Lobbied For A Compassionate Use Program That Would Allow Women Outside The Clinical Trials To Have Access To The Limited Supplies Of Herceptin Prior To Fda Approval Of The Drug. And Throughout There Are The Stories Of The Heroic Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Who Volunteered For The Trials, Risking What Time They Had Left On An Unproven Treatment. Meticulously Researched, Written With Clarity And Compassion, Her2 Is Masterly Reporting On Cuttingedge Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Her-2: The Making of Herceptin' about? A: 'Her-2: The Making of Herceptin' is a biography that chronicles the development of Herceptin, a groundbreaking treatment for breast cancer, and shares the inspiring stories of patients who participated in clinical trials.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Robert Bazell, who provides a detailed account of the scientific and personal narratives surrounding the creation of Herceptin.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book explores themes such as scientific discovery, patient activism, corporate decisions, and the intersection of medicine and personal stories, particularly focusing on the impact of Herceptin on breast cancer treatment.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Her-2: The Making of Herceptin' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 25, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in cancer research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in cancer research, as it details the development of an important cancer treatment and discusses the scientific processes involved.
- Q: What makes Herceptin different from traditional cancer treatments? A: Herceptin targets a specific gene defect associated with certain breast cancers, unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy that can have severe side effects.
- Q: Can this book help understand the patient experience in clinical trials? A: Yes, the book shares firsthand accounts of women who participated in clinical trials, providing insights into their experiences and the emotional journey associated with seeking treatment.