Emmaline has metastatic breast cancer and the tumor produces excess amounts of a protein called HER2.She is being treated with herceptin.What type of drug is herceptin?

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Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody that targets the HER2 protein, which is overexpressed in some types of breast cancer. It binds to the HER2 receptor and blocks the signals that promote cancer cell growth and survival.

Emmaline Has Metastatic Breast Cancer and the Tumor Produces Excess