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What is triple-negative breast cancer?
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpəl ˈnɛgətɪv brɛst ˈkænsər/
triple-negative breast cancer
Definition
Triple-negative breast cancer is defined by a lack of expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu). Also called ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer and TNBC.