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Which is easier to cure a breast cancer who is a pr/er positive and her2 negative or er/pr negative and her2 positive? who has longer prognosis?

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Er/pr positive: The survival and outcomes are better with receptor positive breast cancer. Stage for stage the long term prognosis is better for this group. Although Herceptin (trastuzumab) has done a lot for women with her-2 positive disease, it is still a less positive outcome than er pr positive cases.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

ER positive: In general, er+ has better prognostic features. However, the entire picture has to be evaluated (tumor size, lymph node involvement, distant spread) in order to determine prognosis for you. A big factor is individual biology. Tumors are different in different people, different ages and even ethnicities. Focus on following your prescribed treatment regimen and thinking positive.

Answered 8/6/2019

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