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What exactly does it mean if someone is diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer?

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It is the worst type: Breast cancer come sin 3 forms or types. Triple negative is typically the worst form in terms of prognosis because the medical treatments for it are limited. So if it is advanced cancer, then she is in trouble.

Answered 5/29/2013

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Dr. Shyamali Singhal answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Aggressive variety: Triple negative refers to the hormone status ER (estrogen receptor) PR (progesterone receptor) and Her 2 neu receptor negative. It is an aggressive that in general is difficult to treat.

Answered 9/3/2015

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