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Triple negative breast cancer.
Hi. I have diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer . bcz my mom and her sister had ovarian cancer. Is it very much aggressive cancer ? I had been suggested chemotherapy first and followed by surgery. Is that correct treatment. ? Also is it genetic? Also can it be reoccur after treatment. ? Size of tumer is 3 cm. In breast and multiple in left auxiliary. I am advised to test called HBOC. Shall I go for that? Are there any chances of developing ovarian cancer in future? Pls guide.
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Triple Negative breast cancer is one of the aggressive types of breast cancer.Based on the family history, there s a high possibility of genetic mutation which is running in the family.We call this hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome(HBOC). I advise you to go for BRCA1AND 2 GENETIC testing. If there s positive genetic mutation, chances of getting ovarian cancer are also high in future.
Yes, chemotherapy s the first line of treatment in this situation and it is correct for you also. After chemotherapy, surgery is considered.There are two options in surgery. One is mastectomy where we remove the breast completely followed by reconstruction.
Another's option is partial removal of the breast with axillary clearance.. Radiation therapy is also required in your situation,which s done after surgery.
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