What if I Don't Achieve a Complete Cancer Response?

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JS

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3 years ago

What happens if I don’t achieve a pathological complete (PCR) response?

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Not achieving a complete pathological response doesn't mean treatment has failed - many people with triple-negative breast cancer still have excellent outcomes even without PCR. Your oncology team will work with you to create the best follow-up plan based on your specific situation, which may include additional treatments or adjusted monitoring approaches to optimize your long-term health outcomes.

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JS

Community Member

9 months ago

Radiation and Xeloda

JT

Community Member

9 months ago

It usually just means more treatment. Xeloda is one example.

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CC

Community Member

9 months ago

I just finished radiation on Friday and will be starting capecitabine/Xeloda next. I have scans scheduled for next Monday so 🤞they look clean!

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CA

Community Member

4 months ago

Not achieving a complete pathological response doesn't mean treatment has failed - many people with triple-negative breast cancer still have excellent outcomes even without PCR. Your oncology team will work with you to create the best follow-up plan based on your specific situation, which may include additional treatments or adjusted monitoring approaches to optimize your long-term health outcomes.

What if I Don't Achieve a Complete Cancer Response?

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