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Her2 is more aggressive than other breast cancers because hormone treatment is less effective than if you used the treatment on other types of breast cancers.
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How can I support the Her2 breast cancer foundation?
You can donate money to support the Her2 Breast cancer foundation. You can even participate in the marathons they have and or you can supply breast cancer patients with supplies.
What type of cancer did Elizabeth Edwards die from?
Elizabeth Edwards had breast cancer that had spread to other parts of her body.
What is the triple negative breast cancer cell?
Negative for estrogen receptors (ER-), progesterone receptors (PR-), and HER2 (HER2-). Testing negative for all three means the cancer cell is triple-negative.
What is Double-Negative Breast Cancer?
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
How is double negative breast cancer treated?
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
What exactly is HER2 breast cancer and what treatments are available?
"HER2 breast cancer is named for the gene that helps cells grow, divide and repair. If a woman has cancer in this gene it grows faster and has a greater chance of returning. Treatments available for this type of cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a lumpectomy or mastectomy."
What is the website Her2 breast cancer for?
This website offers its user access to information, stories, and message boards containing the accounts of other women with the same cancer. HER2/neu refers to a specific mutation that is found in certain breast cancers.
What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer?
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer. This form of cancer lacks three receptors, namely the estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. Therefore it becomes unresponsive to hormonal and HER2-targeted therapies, meaning that convential breast cancer drugs show reduced efficacy. On our website for human biospecimen we gathered more information about TNBC. Have a look here: centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/cancer-samples/triple-negative-breast-cancer
What is double negatives?
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
What has the author Sophie I Williams written?
Sophie I. Williams has written: 'HER2 and cancer' -- subject(s): HER-2 gene, Receptor, erbB-2, Breast, Cancer, Drug Delivery Systems, HER-2 protein, Genetic aspects
What makes the treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer so difficult?
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a very aggressive subtype of breast cancer, often associated with a bigger size and poorer prognosis. As TNBC lacks three receptors, namely the estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptor, it becomes unresponsive to hormonal and HER2-targeted therapies. Therefore, convential breast cancer drugs show reduced efficacy. If you want to learn more about Triple Negative Breast Cancer, have a peek on our website for human biospecimen where we gathered more informations and includes some FAQS: centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/cancer-samples/triple-negative-breast-cancer
In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive for cancer.
