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

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.

Hormone therapy.
Chemotherapy.
Surgery.
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.