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Topic: HER2 Positive or Negative?

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  • Posted on: May 11, 2008 02:05 am, edited May 11, 2008 02:08 AM by The_Husband
The_Husband wrote:

Can someone please tell me what the difference is, and what difference it makes to treatment?

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otter
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May 11, 2008 09:36 am otter wrote:

Here's an explanation of HER2 from the BCO website:

http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/path_report/the_cancer/her2_status.jsp 

otter 


Dx 1/14/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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May 13, 2008 02:53 am The_Husband wrote:

Thanks Otter

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Jun 11, 2008 04:40 pm The_Husband wrote:

My wife had her 2nd Chemo today and was told she is HER2 negative. still not sure what this means, anyone help?

The Husband.

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