Managing HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Care & Support
For many women, receiving a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can drastically change the way they view their body, their time on this planet, and what their future might hold. One common form of metastatic breast cancer is HR positive and HER2-negative. While HR positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer cannot be cured, more and more women are managing their HR positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer diagnosis today through treatment, personal support networks (e.g., family, friends), and outpatient care. Sections of this article will cover symptoms, medical treatment options, and emotional support, as well as how these elements overlap and interact, and share actual patient experiences with the corresponding healthcare professional. What HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer Means in Daily Life HR-positive tumours respond to hormone levels (such as oestrogen and progesterone), and HER-negative tumours are not dependent on the HER-2 protein for growth when detected ...