What should I do if I am positive for breast cancer

Positive breast cancer means that the immunohistochemistry hormone receptor is positive in pathological examination, and the condition can be improved through general treatment, drug therapy and surgical treatment.

Breast cancer patients need to undergo immunohistochemistry hormone tests. Clinically, the severity of the disease can be assessed by determining whether the patient has estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2. Generally speaking, if the estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor are positive, it means that the patient responds well to endocrine therapy, but if the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 is positive, it means that the tumor is highly malignant and the prognosis is poor.

Generally speaking, patients with estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor positive breast cancer can use targeted drugs for treatment according to the doctor's advice. Commonly used drugs include trastuzumab, lapatinib, etc. For patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 positive, it is necessary to find out the cancer status. If it is in the early stage, the condition can be improved by mastectomy. If it enters the middle and late stages, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are needed to slow the progression of the disease. During this period, patients also need to maintain a good mood and face treatment positively.

There are no abnormal symptoms in the early stages of breast cancer. Women should undergo regular gynecological examinations to determine whether they have related diseases and take treatment measures as soon as possible if necessary.