It's good to be HER2 negative because HER2 positive cancers are usually more agressive. Like Brenda57 said, check with your doctor about your risk of recurrence.
February 25
Hello Eileensweeney. There's so many factors to look at when it comes to recurrence. Your doctor will be able to help you to understand the risk of recurrence. Take care.
February 25
How likely is HER2-negative breast cancer to return after current treatments?
The search results provided focus primarily on HER2-positive breast cancer recurrence rates rather than HER2-negative. However, it's important to understand that recurrence risk varies based on several factors specific to your situation:
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How likely is HER2-negative breast cancer to return after current treatments?
The search results provided focus primarily on HER2-positive breast cancer recurrence rates rather than HER2-negative. However, it's important to understand that recurrence risk varies based on several factors specific to your situation:
Factors that influence recurrence risk include:
- Your age at diagnosis
- The stage and grade of your tumor
- Whether cancer was found in your lymph nodes
- Your hormone receptor status (ER/PR positive or negative)
- The size of your tumor
- Your response to treatment
General recurrence patterns:
Breast cancer recurrence is most likely to happen within the first five to 10 years after treatment. The specific timing and likelihood depend on your breast cancer subtype.
If your cancer is triple-negative (HER2-negative, ER-negative, and PR-negative), it may have different recurrence patterns than HER2-negative, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
Your oncology care team can provide personalized information about your recurrence risk based on your specific cancer characteristics and treatment plan. Regular follow-ups and breast self-exams are important for catching any recurrence early when it's most treatable.
February 25
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