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May 25, 2024
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6 HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatments: Chemotherapy and More Read Article...
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What scans are they doing? MRI of breast or Ultrasounds?

May 26, 2024
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Full Spine MRI and CT with contrast thorax and abdomen

May 30, 2024
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I have stage 4 HER2 neg BC with mets to my bones and liver. I live with it as my diagnosis is incurable. I have hormone blockers and target therapy. Although it is not particularly what we would choose, it is possible to live a happy life with the care of your pain clinic. Jump at the chance of extra help that may be offered.
I am almost 5 years since diagnosis, August 2019. I have regular scans and thank god I have been stable. Next lot of scans at beginning of June. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. Hope you are ok and just take one day at a time πŸ’–πŸ’ͺ

May 26, 2024
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HER2-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have high levels of the HER2 protein on their surface. This status influences the treatment options available. Unlike HER2-positive cancers, HER2-negative cancers do not respond to treatments that target the HER2 protein. Instead, other treatment options such as Show Full Answer

HER2-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have high levels of the HER2 protein on their surface. This status influences the treatment options available. Unlike HER2-positive cancers, HER2-negative cancers do not respond to treatments that target the HER2 protein. Instead, other treatment options such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or other targeted therapies may be considered based on the specific characteristics of the cancer.

May 25, 2024

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