What are the survival rates for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC)?
Metastatic TNBC (stage 4) is the most advanced stage, and it does come with a more challenging outlook. Here's a breakdown of the key survival statistics:
- Five-year relative survival rate: People with mTNBC are about 12% as likely to be Show Full Answer
What are the survival rates for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC)?
Metastatic TNBC (stage 4) is the most advanced stage, and it does come with a more challenging outlook. Here's a breakdown of the key survival statistics:
- Five-year relative survival rate: People with mTNBC are about 12% as likely to be alive after five years compared to the general population
- Five-year overall survival rate: In studies, this has ranged from 4% to 20%, meaning up to 1 in 5 people with stage 4 TNBC may still be alive five years after diagnosis It's really important to keep in mind that these numbers come from large groups of people and cannot predict what will happen for any one individual. Several factors can influence your personal outlook, including:
- Where in the body the cancer has spread (brain metastasis tends to have a shorter survival time, while lung or bone metastasis tends to have longer survival)
- How well the cancer responds to treatment
- Race and ethnicity
- Other health factors
The good news is that survival rates are continuously improving as new treatments are developed. Data used for these statistics was collected between 2012 and 2018, so people diagnosed today may see better outcomes.
Talking with your oncologist is the best way to understand how these factors apply to your specific situation.
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