Gene plays role in breast, prostate disease.
The drug Hereptin that is now being used to treat late-stage breast cancer may also by used to treat prostate cancer. The HER-2 gene can produce a hormone that mimics male hormones. If this happens in men who have already been treated with surgery for their prostate cancer it can spread to surrounding bones and tissues. Herceptin produces an antibody that blocks excess HER-2 activity. Gene plays role in breast, prostate disease.