By Dr. Niti Raizada

Cancer is a heterogeneous group of diseases rather than a single entity. Even when it affects the same organ, it can take different forms that have various causes and respond to different therapies. Breast cancer is one such example. It has several subtypes such as HER2+, triple negative, luminal A and B, each with its own unique behaviour and treatment pathway. Over the years I’ve seen a rise in more women being diagnosed with breast cancer with subtypes including triple negative, luminal A&B and HER2+. More women are certainly aware of breast cancer and self-examination techniques however, not many may be aware that breast cancer encompasses multiple subtypes.

HER2+ breast cancer

Among these, HER2+ breast cancer is one of the most aggressive subtypes. HER2+ stands

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