HER2+ Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Insights From Patients and Clinicians

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Panelists discuss how a patient navigated her recurrent breast cancer diagnosis, detailing the symptoms, referral process, diagnostic tests, treatment considerations, and the concerns faced throughout the journey, while also examining the steps taken to confirm her HER2+ diagnosis.

  1. Dr Iyengar asks Dorian Nygard: Can you walk us through your experience surrounding your recurrent breast cancer diagnosis in 2016?
    1. What symptoms did you experience and how did they progress?
    2. Were you immediately referred to a surgeon or an oncologist for your initial consultations?
    3. What tests did you undergo to confirm your diagnosis (e.g.eg, imaging, blood work) and what was the outcome?
    4. Upon referral to Dr.Dr Iyengar, what were your thoughts when considering your treatment options?
    5. What questions or concerns did you have for him and his care team?
    6. What specific worries or anxieties were at the forefront of your mind?
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