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"I promise, Suzy... Even if it takes the rest of my life." -Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

What is TNBC

WHAT IS TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER?

Just in recent years, Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has sparked interest in the news where instead of calling the tumor as ER-negative, PR-negative, and HER2-negative; researchers began using the shorthand term, "Triple Negative," dubbed the "new type" of breast cancer. Being Triple Negative, you don't have a targeted therapy and your only treatment option is chemotherapy.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer is seen in about 15% of all breast cancers. TNBC is a very aggressive cancer that tends to strike younger women, pre-menopause, especially among African-American women and women who have BRCA1 mutations. The tumor tends to be fast growing and is less likely to show up on an annual mammogram. TNBC is more likely to metastasis early on; has a high rate of recurrence in the first 2-3 years from diagnosis and has a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer due to lack of specific, targeted treatment for TNBC.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Janelle Wade's Fight with Triple Negative Breast Cancer

One of my Triple Negative Breast Cancer sister hopes her story of TNBC helps raise awareness. 

 8 News NOW

"...Wade says she stays positive with the help of her family and friends, many who took part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure last year. Now she hopes her story will also help raise awareness. She encourages others to be aware of their bodies and to see a doctor if something doesn't feel right..."

 http://www.8newsnow.com/story/22111243/woman-fights  
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