AnswersBeyond5 Blog — Tips & Insights for ER+ Breast Cancer Survivors

Tips and Insights for ER+ Breast Cancer Survivors

9-Year Breast Cancer Survivor Completes The IronMan In Lake Placid

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Lisa Whitmyer, a nine-year survivor of ER+, early-stage breast cancer and a team leader in the commercial division of Biotheranostics, Inc. spends most of her waking hours educating physicians about Breast Cancer Index, a test that provides information on risk of recurrence and likelihood of benefit from extended anti-estrogen therapy for ER+, early-stage breast cancer patients.

Recently, Lisa’s found herself with limited free time, between her consuming professional career and training for the IRONMAN held in Lake Placid last weekend.

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Beyond Diagnosis: What Are My Options With Early-Stage ER+ Breast Cancer?

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Fighting cancer can be complicated. Whether you are just beginning your journey to fight estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer or are approaching your 5 year anniversary and are wondering what’s next, you have options to consider and discuss with your healthcare team.

To help supplement the conversations with your physician, below, we have included some helpful information and links from trusted sources about each stage in your journey to fight early stage ER+ breast cancer.

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What ER+ Breast Cancer Patients Need to Know from ASCO 2016

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ASCO is the largest (30,000+ oncology professionals) cancer meeting for sharing new scientific findings that may alter the way patients are diagnosed, treated and followed.

This year’s ASCO, which focused on patient-centered care and research, featured many important developments in the field of ER+ breast cancer.

We reviewed 150+ data presentations and have summarized some of the diagnostic, treatment and side effect management presentations to share with you.

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