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Pl explain er pr cerbb2 all shows negative , besides not responding to oral treatment, what other significance of this test for breast cancer?
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More complex Rx: Er, pr, erbb2 negative is also known as triple negative, estrogen receptor, Progesterone receptor and epidermal growth factor receptor (also known as her2) negative breast cancer (bc) and represents 20-25% of all bc. In general, these bc are more difficult to treat and require more aggressive treatment including platinum based chemo. The most important prognostic feature of any bc is stage.
Answered 6/30/2014
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