Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Completely Different Treatment — Here’s Why

Two women. Same breast cancer diagnosis. Completely different treatment plans. Why? In this video, breast surgeon Dr Alex Popadich explains why breast cancer isn't one disease — and why your treatment plan is built around your specific cancer biology, not a one-size-fits-all approach. You'll learn: What receptor status means — and why ER, PR, and HER2 matter The difference between triple negative, HER2 positive, and hormone receptor positive breast cancer How tumour grade affects treatment urgency What the Oncotype DX genomic test is — and whether you might be a candidate Why some women have chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) and others don't How the multidisciplinary team makes your treatment recommendation Three questions to take to your next oncology appointment Whether you've just been diagnosed, you're supporting someone who has, or you're trying to understand why your treatment looks different from someone else's — this video will help you make sense of it.