HER2, or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, is a protein that promotes the growth of cancer cells. In some cancers, notably breast cancer, the cancer cells have too much HER2 protein or too many copies of the HER2 gene, leading to more aggressive tumor growth. This type of cancer is referred to as HER2-positive.
You can donate money to support the Her2 Breast cancer foundation. You can even participate in the marathons they have and or you can supply breast cancer patients with supplies.
Sophie I. Williams has written: 'HER2 and cancer' -- subject(s): HER-2 gene, Receptor, erbB-2, Breast, Cancer, Drug Delivery Systems, HER-2 protein, Genetic aspects
Negative for estrogen receptors (ER-), progesterone receptors (PR-), and HER2 (HER2-). Testing negative for all three means the cancer cell is triple-negative.
Her2 is more aggressive than other breast cancers because hormone treatment is less effective than if you used the treatment on other types of breast cancers.
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
I believe if means ER-, PR-, and Her2+ Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and the orphan receptor Her2/Neu. So it means that both of the hormone receptors (ER and PR) are not expressed by the tumor, but that other known markers, like Her2 are expressed. Expressing (being positive) is a good thing because it gives the clinicians something to target.
This website offers its user access to information, stories, and message boards containing the accounts of other women with the same cancer. HER2/neu refers to a specific mutation that is found in certain breast cancers.
"HER2 breast cancer is named for the gene that helps cells grow, divide and repair. If a woman has cancer in this gene it grows faster and has a greater chance of returning. Treatments available for this type of cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a lumpectomy or mastectomy."
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer. This form of cancer lacks three receptors, namely the estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. Therefore it becomes unresponsive to hormonal and HER2-targeted therapies, meaning that convential breast cancer drugs show reduced efficacy. On our website for human biospecimen we gathered more information about TNBC. Have a look here: centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/cancer-samples/triple-negative-breast-cancer
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