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ObjectivesObjectives
• Discuss the history of breast cancer.
• Describe the pathology of breast cancer and list significant tumor markers.
• Differentiate IHC testing from FISH testing for HER2 markers.
• List the treatment options for metastatic breast cancer.
• Explain how monoclonal antibodies function.
• Learn how to administer Herceptin® (trastuzumab) to patients.
• Understand the nurse’s role in HER2 testing and follow-up treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
• Discuss the history of breast cancer.
• Describe the pathology of breast cancer and list significant tumor markers.
• Differentiate IHC testing from FISH testing for HER2 markers.
• List the treatment options for metastatic breast cancer.
• Explain how monoclonal antibodies function.
• Learn how to administer Herceptin® (trastuzumab) to patients.
• Understand the nurse’s role in HER2 testing and follow-up treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
Breast Cancer OriginsBreast Cancer Origins
Breast profile:A. DuctsB. LobulesC. Dilated section of duct
to hold milkD. NippleE. FatF. Pectoralis major muscleG. Chest wall/rib cage
Enlargement:A. Normal duct cellsB. Basement membraneC. Lumen (center of duct)
Breast profile:A. DuctsB. LobulesC. Dilated section of duct
to hold milkD. NippleE. FatF. Pectoralis major muscleG. Chest wall/rib cage
Enlargement:A. Normal duct cellsB. Basement membraneC. Lumen (center of duct)
Non-Invasive versus Invasive CancerNon-Invasive versus Invasive Cancer
Normal Cells
Non-Invasive Cells
Invasive Cells
Normal Cells
Non-Invasive Cells
Invasive Cells
Types of Breast CancerTypes of Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma
in situ (DCIS)
Ductal Carcinoma
in situ (DCIS)
Lobular Carcinoma
in situ (LCIS)
Lobular Carcinoma
in situ (LCIS)
Invasive Ductal
Carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive Ductal
Carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive Lobular
Carcinoma (ILC)
Invasive Lobular
Carcinoma (ILC)