Is chemo always needed for Triple positive

bethh312

1. Heavy estrogen positive
2. Moderate progesterone positive
3. HER2 positive
4. Is chemo always needed?

maggie15

Hi @bethh312, I'm sorry you are joining us here. Since you are triple positive both the ER+ and HER2+ receptors are treated. HER2+ is generally treated with chemo and trastuzumab, an antibody that slows down the growth of HER2. Here is a link to the triple positive thread. Click on the highest number for the most recent posts.

https://community.breastcancer.org/en/discussion/764183/triple-positive-group