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Quadruple-negative breast cancer

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Definition

A type of breast cancer in which the tumor cells do not have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, androgen receptors, or large amounts of HER2/neu protein on their surface. Knowing whether breast cancer is quadruple negative is important in planning treatment.

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Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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QNBC

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