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Has COVID impacted the way you consider using subcutaneous pertuzumab/trastuzumab in treatment of HER2+ breast cancer?
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Medical Oncology · University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Only to a small extent since it still requires a visit and infusion center appointment, but could results in less time in the infusion center and reduce the number of individuals in the infusion center at any given time - an important goal of reducing our overall footprint of number of people in our...
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Medical Oncology · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Yes. It has been great to be able to utilize SQ HP so that patient can get in and out of the infusion center much faster.
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Medical Oncology · Levine Cancer Institute
Its use is very relevant now. When you consider the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the option to have a subcutaneous medication available is very favorable for patient care. A main benefit is a shorter infusion time which translates to less time that a patient spends in the treatment chair and less potential ...