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    Diagnosed With Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Now What?

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    A Look at HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

    Roughly 1 in 5 breast cancers are HER2+, meaning the diseased cells in your breast grow and divide uncontrollably.

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    Next Steps After Your Diagnosis

    Here’s what you need to know about your HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis so you can take your first steps to plan your treatment and get support.

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    Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

    Five ways to advocate for yourself when you have HER2-postiive breast cancer

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    Honor Your Emotions With HER2-Positive

    A lot of strong feelings come with a breast cancer diagnosis. Here’s how to process them and support your mental health during treatment and beyond.

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    Practical Life Advice

    Try these tips to help manage common treatment side effects and feel more comfortable as you go through treatment for HER2+ breast cancer.

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    Help Others Understand Your Diagnosis

    It can be hard to talk about your HER2-positive breast cancer, but it’s the only way to get the support you need. Here’s how to make it a little easier.

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    Take Care of Yourself

    Some of the most crucial care during HER2+ breast cancer treatment is the kind you give yourself. Here’s how to feel your best, physically and emotionally.

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    Treatment Options for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

    There are more treatment options than ever before for early-stage HER2+ breast cancer. Learn which ones may be right for you.

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    Important Things to Consider With Early Stage

    Your HER2-positive breast cancer is unique, and so is your treatment. An expert talks about what to think about as you make decisions about your care.

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    Deciding Factors for Treatment

    Tailor your treatment plan by considering things like the size of your tumor and timing.

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    Treatment Side Effects

    While side effects vary from person to person, there are common ones from chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and surgery for this type of breast cancer.

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    What Your Recovery Timeline Looks Like

    While your HER2+ breast cancer treatment journey will be unique to you, this general timeline will give you an idea of what to expect.

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    What to Expect After Treatment

    From start to finish, treatment can take a year, says oncologist Keerthi Gogineni, MD. After that, “a lot of it is trying to get back to normal.”

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    Will It Spread?

    It’s natural to worry that your HER2-positive breast cancer might spread. Learn why this can happen and what signs to watch for.

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    Going Through Treatment if There's a Recurrence

    Been down this road before? There’s a lot to wrap your mind around, whether it’s a local recurrence or has spread.

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