A patient's laboratory test results indicate a high level of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2/neu)oncoprotein.This finding is most associated with which of the following?
A)Metastatic breast cancer
B)Leukemia
C)Bladder cancer
D)Colon cancer

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High levels of HER-2/neu oncoprotein are most commonly associated with metastatic breast cancer. Testing for HER-2/neu is often done as part of the diagnostic workup for breast cancer, as it can help determine treatment options and predict a patient's response to therapy.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate a High Level of the Human