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Breast Cancer

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

Deciding on Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

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.

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.”

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.

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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