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I Had Triple Negative In 2021, Went Through Treatments And Got It Back Again. Anyone Had A Recurrence With It Again And What Did You Do?

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Cleveland, OH
November 10, 2024
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I am sorry!

November 10, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your recurrence. Here are some key points about treating a recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) based on my knowledge base:

- Treatment Options
- Surgery: Removing tumors and affected lymph nodes.
- Radiation Therapy: If not previously received, it may be recommended.
- Chemoth Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your recurrence. Here are some key points about treating a recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) based on my knowledge base:

- Treatment Options:
- Surgery: Removing tumors and affected lymph nodes.
- Radiation Therapy: If not previously received, it may be recommended.
- Chemotherapy: Often used to treat recurrences.
- Newer Treatments:
- Immunotherapy: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for cancers with PD-L1 protein or mismatch repair gene changes.
- PARP Inhibitors: Olaparib (Lynparza) and talazoparib (Talzenna) for certain genetic profiles.

- Diagnosis:
- Imaging Tests: CT, MRI, and bone scans to detect new tumors.
- Biopsy: Examining cell samples under a microscope.

- Recurrence Statistics:
- Highest risk of relapse is within the first 3 years.
- After 5 years, recurrence rates drop significantly.

- Support:
- MyBCTeam community for sharing experiences and advice.

It's important to discuss with your doctor to tailor the best treatment plan for your specific situation.

November 10, 2024

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