For HER2-positive breast cancer, recurrence is most likely within the first five years after diagnosis. A 2023 study found that most recurrences occurred within 20 months. For HER2-positive, HR-positive cases, 75% of recurrences happened within 3.05 years, while for HER2-positive, HR-negative cases, 75% occurred within 2.79 Show Full Answer

For HER2-positive breast cancer, recurrence is most likely within the first five years after diagnosis. A 2023 study found that most recurrences occurred within 20 months. For HER2-positive, HR-positive cases, 75% of recurrences happened within 3.05 years, while for HER2-positive, HR-negative cases, 75% occurred within 2.79 years. Regular follow-ups and targeted therapies can help manage the risk.

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