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HER2 negative or undocumented breast cancer patients spared treatment with HER2-targeted therapies

CBE ID
1857
1.4 Project
Cancer
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2020
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of female patients (aged 18 years and older) with breast cancer who are human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)/neu negative who are not administered HER2-targeted therapies

    • 1.14 Numerator

      HER2-targeted therapies not administered during the initial course of treatment.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Adult women with breast cancer that are HER2 negative or HER2 undocumented.

    • Exclusions

      Patient transfer to practice during or after initial course.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cancer Fall Cycle 2020
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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      American Society of Clinical Oncology
      Steward Organization POC Email
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