According to the World Health Organization, more than 2 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in 2018, a figure equivalent to the number of new cases of lung cancer. Despite significant advances in care, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among women around the world. Although it occurs less frequently than other subtypes of breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is more commonly diagnosed in younger women and associated with increased rates of early recurrence and mortality compared with other subtypes. Additionally, TNBC has historically been considered a difficult cancer to treat, largely due to its aggressive tumor biology and the paucity of available therapies. Heightened understanding of the biology and pathogenesis of TNBC has resulted in new treatment approaches that have the potential to improve outcomes.
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Cite this: Pavani Chalasani. Fast Five Quiz: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer - Medscape - Sep 17, 2020.
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