I have HER-2-negative breast cancer. Can it be treated?

Hi,

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I understand your concern.

Usually, HER2-negative breast cancers are better than HER2-positive breast cancers. Most breast cancers are HER2-negative. HER2-negative means that cancer cells have little to no HER2 protein on their surface. HER2 stands for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, a protein that helps control cell growth in healthy cells. These types usually have better prognoses.

Hormonal therapy with Tamoxifen blocks the effects of estrogen on hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cells by attaching to the estrogen receptors on the cells. If Tamoxifen is attached to the receptor, estrogen cannot attach to the cancer cell, and the cell does not receive estrogen's signals to grow and multiply.

The survival of patients with this type of cancer depends upon the stage and molecular profile of the patient. In the early stage, or up to stage 3, cancer is curable in most cases with proper treatment. Even stage 4 cancer does well with the treatment in many cases, and life can be extended, and the quality of life can be improved.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.