Thursday, September 25, 2014

Joan Lunden and Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Joan Lunden made the brave choice to remove her wig and pose on the cover of People magazine for a glimpse into her fight with breast cancer.

Her form of breast cancer is especially unique, and is called Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). What this means is that the cancer is negative for three different “receptors” that are known to drive most breast cancers: estrogen, progesterone, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

This type of cancer is usually responsive to chemotherapy, but not to targeted treatments, which are considered to be the most successful. Depending on the cancer stage at the time of diagnosis, it can be especially aggressive, and more prone to recurrence. Joan is particularly courageous to share her experience with TNBC with the world, and stands as an inspiration to everyone suffering from the disease.

For more information on TNBC and understanding treatment options, whether you are newly diagnosed, a survivor, or a loved one of someone afflicted by the disease, visit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation website, where you will find a wealth of knowledge, forums, and even information on clinical trials.

For more information on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, diagnosis, and treatment options, contact Eric Melzig, MD, of Richmond Surgical at 804.285.9416.

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