What is the treatment option for HR-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My friend got diagnosed with HR-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer when we went to the clinic. We do not know how to cope with this news. It does not feel real. How serious is this type of cancer? What treatment options do we have? We are both scared of chemo and losing our hair. Also, we feel guilty for not taking our health seriously before. Is there any hope? We need psychological help. How do we tell our families?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

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MBBS

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Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

HR-positive (hormone receptor-positive) breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones like estrogen or progesterone. This type of breast cancer is considered more treatable because it responds well to hormone therapy, which is a targeted treatment designed to block the hormones that help the cancer grow. HER2-negative means that the tumor does not have too much of the HER2 protein. HR-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer tends to have a better prognosis.

  1. Hormone therapy.
  2. Chemotherapy.
  3. Surgery.
  4. Radiation therapy.

Hair loss is temporary, and your hair will grow back after treatment ends. Reaching out to a psychologist or counselor specializing in cancer care can be helpful. Being open and honest with your family, especially about how scared and vulnerable you feel, will allow them to support you through this.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 10, 2024
Reviewed At October 10, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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