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

    Deciding on Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

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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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