NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

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Was talking with a high school classmate who is living with breast cancer thanks in large part to Herceptin.-- Breast cancer cells that overexpress the HER2 gene are said to be HER2-positive. Herceptin works by attaching itself to the HER2 receptors on the surface of breast cancer cells and blocking them from receiving growth signals. By blocking the signals, Herceptin can slow or stop the growth of the breast cancer.Oct 29, 2020...She was reminding me how long it took for this drug to be developed and approved. Below is a book review of a book detailing the 21 year saga. A little perspective for the DCVax journey. https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/91/15/1329/2543789