TNBC has a high recurrence rate, which is greatest within the first 3 years. However, there's a sharp reduction in recurrence after 5 years. Therefore, there are no long post-therapy regimens. People with early stage TNBC generally have a shorter treatment course compared to other subtypes.

What are the chances of triple-negative breast cancer returning?

Recurrence Rates

According to a 2019 study, around 40% of people who have stage 1 to stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer will have a recurrence following standard treatment, while around 60% will have long-term disease-free survival.

Does triple-negative always come back?

Recurrence. Although triple-negative breast cancer is more likely to return to another part of your body than other forms, the risk that this will happen drops over time. The risk peaks around 3 years of treatment and falls quickly after that.