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Every two minutes, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer somewhere in the United States. In every five women diagnosed, about one will have HER2-positive breast cancer, which is a more aggressive form of the disease known to put patients at a higher risk of recurrence.

On this episode of Access Health, host Ereka Vetrini welcomes Dr. Reshma Mahtani, a medical oncologist practicing in South Florida. Join them as they engage in an in-depth discussion on reducing the risk of recurrence in HER2-positive breast cancer.

Dr. Mahtani talks about the various options available to help reduce the risk of recurrence. We also listen to a few empowering stories from women across the country who have been diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, leaving no stone unturned in their fight.

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