Click to read more about each stage: What is HER2-positive breast cancer? The Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) protein exists in breast cells to facilitate normal growth. In HER2-positive breast cancer, the HER2 protein is produced in excess, leading to tumour growth.(1) This is an aggressive form of breast cancer that makes up …
Click to read more about each stage: What is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? Triple-negative breast cancer, accounts for 10-20% of all breast cancers, is is a type of breast cancer which lacks 3 of the tumor markers which are routinely examined for under the microscope – estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2 receptor. This type of …
Click to read more about each stage: What is Hormone Receptor- Positive Breast Cancer?(1) In this type of breast cancer, the receptors for the hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced in excess within cancer cells. When estrogen is overproduced, the cancer is known as Estrogen Receptor-Positive or ER-positive. When progesterone is overproduced, the cancer is …
Fit, active and in the midst of pursuing her degree, Miss W’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s. As her body changed through the treatment, and as she navigated through tough moments with her loved ones beside her, she began to find new meaning in life. …
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For Madam N, being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 42 brought on more than just fears over her own health. As a mother of one, the business owner was also overcome with worry for her young daughter. As her treatment journey began, however, her child became her source of hope …
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What was the treatment plan recommended to you? Why did you decide to go for neoadjuvant therapy? My oncologist recommended that I go for chemotherapy first before surgery. She explained that doing so will help to kill the cancer cells in the body and shrink the tumour so that the area to be removed during …
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Can you describe your experience with neoadjuvant therapy? Honestly, the first chemotherapy regimen was not as bad as I thought. Besides the hair loss and low blood count, I coped well. The second regimen was more challenging, and I experienced more side effects as I received a higher drug dosage. But after my doctor adjusted …
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Breast Cancer Treatment Plan Each patient’s treatment is tailored to:(1) The specific type of breast cancer diagnosed and the biology of the tumour The stage of the breast cancer Overall health, age and other medical conditions Personal preferences Breast cancer treatment can be divided into systemic and local therapy.(1) Systemic Therapy(2) Chemotherapy …
SURVIVORSHIP LIFESTYLE SURVIVORSHIP Breast cancer diagnosis at 29 changed her perspectives on life Fit, active and in the midst of pursuing her degree, Miss W’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s. Read more Love for daughter gives her strength to fight breast cancer For Madam N, …
For patients What are some signs and symptoms of breast cancer I should look out for during self-examination?⁽¹⁾ When performing a self-examination, here are some things to take note of: A lump, hard knot or area of thickened tissue in the breast A lump in the underarm area Change in the size or shape of …