Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
Discussion List
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Oncotype question
Oncotype question. I had left mastectomy 7/27. Pathology showedEr/Pr + and HER2 equivalent so was sent off for FISH and so oncologist was waiting for that before ordering Oncotype. FiSH came back HER2 low, so for now they consider it neg. My original biopsy was done only on 1 tumor.because the other one was found on MRI…
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Pathology Received-Need Help Understanding
Hi Everyone, Just received my pathology on MyChart. Can’t talk to the surgeon and need help understanding the size of the invasive component? I’m confused on whether it is 28 mm plus DCIS or 20mm of DCIS and 8mm of invasive? Your ValueThe localization lumpectomy specimen in part E has been submitted in its entirety for…
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MRI report
can anyone tell me what all this means please? And yes I had the stereotactic biopsy yesterday CLINICAL HISTORY: 51-year-old female. Recently performed routine screening mammogram from June 2022 showed increase calcifications in the left breast as well as biopsy-proven invasive mammary carcinoma at 10 o'clock, 7 cm from…
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What do these numbers mean?
what do these numbers mean? Left breast ultrasound guided biopsy with clip placement at 10 o'clock, 7 cm from the nipple with pathology showing invasive mammary carcinoma, Nottingham grade 2 out of 3. ER low positive, PR negative, HER - 2 equivocal, FISH performed. Ki 67 = 5%.
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Pet Scan Mania
Hello.. I am a nine year survivor of BC from 2013. I recently had a Pet Scan and there was a lymph node in my liver that showed 7.2 SUV uptake which my oncologist is concerned about. He did not say it was cancer but that I now need a laparoscopic liver biopsy to get to the bottom of things. I have already had a regular…
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Fish test?
Yesterday I got diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Invasive mammary carcinoma. She said that not all results were in. The ER was low positive, PR was negative and waiting for the HER2 but they had to do another test, a Fish test? Anyone know what that is?
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Question for Triple Positves
Was your Her2 positive from IHC or upgraded to positive from FISH? I am asking because my biopsy showed Her2 negative. But, I had a SMX on 7/27 and IHC came back as equivocal so has been reflexed to FISH test. I am awaiting results. I was reading some medical journals and articles mentioning that they are currently…
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Stereotactic biopsy
i have IDC and was suppose to have surgery on the 28th. The day before, my surgeon called to cancel. There are suspicious microcalcifications that we want to test first. On the 29th I had an MRI and was suppose to have a stereotactic biopsy on the 10th. Today the nurse called to say they want to do it sooner. She will call…
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Surgery cancelled
The doctor called me this morning, and my surgery is cancelled for tomorrow. She spoke to another radiologist and they want to check on the calcifications before they do the surgery. Some of the radiologists didn't seem worried and some were. My report from the biopsies, mammograms and ultrasound said: "There are…
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MRI results
I had an MRI done today and have results already. I was diagnosed with IDC after 22 years from my DCIS dx. I.cant find the place where someone will help interpret results and have a question on if they now see 2 masses? Can anyone help me? REPORT EXAMINATION: Bilateral MR of the Breasts Without and With IV contrast EXAM…
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Oncotype delayed - 3 weeks
I think this is just a vent! But I had surgery May 12th. They said 2 weeks for oncotype score results. I called last Friday and they said they still didn't have results and as soon as nurses get it they let doctor know then I should know. So now its 3+ weeks post-op and still no score. I have my MO appt scheduled for next…
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Is ER+ PR- common?
Hi all, I was diagnosed at the end of February with Invasive carcinoma with lobular and ductal features; 18mm spiculated mass. ER+ PR- HER2- I've had lumpectomy and they did find macrometastases in one sentinel lymph node. Awaiting Oncotype score now. I have a few questions/ wonderings about others' experiences... * Even…
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Triple Positive - Losing It
Hi All Found out this morning that I’m triple positive. Grade 2. Really high ki-67. And I’m absolutely terrified. I’ve spent the last 2 weeks losing my mind over the possibility of being triple negative, only to find out I was freaking out about the wrong thing. My tumor is 1.1cm in my right. Biopsy apparently took some…
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Oncotype Score for ER+/PR-
If you were highly ER+ but PR-, HER-....could you please post your Oncotype Score? My mom was recently diagnosed with this and I'm curious about the range of scores. I had a low score of 10, but I was highly positive for both. Thank you!
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Meaning of ER/PR scores on Oncotype Report
Hi everyone. Before I call Genomic Health with this, I thought I would check with the wise people on BCO…what is the significance of the ER/PR scores reported on the Oncotype report other than confirming + or - receptor status? Also what is the range for strongly positive, moderately positive etc? I’ve tried to find some…
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Cancer in lymph nodes=Chemo??
Hello In 2020 I was diagnosed and went through it all! Now, a dear friend has been diagnosed and is waiting on her oncotype results. She had a lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed. There was cancer in one. Her dr. is waiting on the oncotype results to determine if chemo is needed. I thought if cancer is in the lymph nodes,…
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Anyone with enlarged mediastinal lymph node?
I was diagnosed with IDC 11/14/21. Surgery has not ben completed but biopsy showed HR+, HER2-, grade 1. Recent PET/CT showed enlarged (2.5cm) superior mediastinal lymph node. There was no metabolic activity shown on PET or, FDG uptake was low enough to classify it as non-malignant. The Radiologist made no recommendation…
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Waiting on HER 2 results
Hello everyone! I am newly diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2, and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), nuclear grade 3, solid and cribriform patterns with focal necrosis and microcalcifications. I just received word that I am ER+/PR+ and my HER 2 results with a score of 2 and so now I am waiting for additional…
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Im Back after 16 years!
Well, here I am again . First diagnosis was 2004, ER+, PR+, Her 2+, chemo (Adriamycin/Ctyoxin/Taxotere, Herceptin), radiation, removal of scar tissue (and breast lift) 5 years ago. Now new cancer ER-, PR-, Her2 2+ waiting for FISH results and PET scan. I was hoping to have the option to use the immuno onc drugs which seem…
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PET scan yesterday, worried
I'm still waiting on HER2 results, and I had a PET scan yesterday. The results are not in mychart but my MO's office said they're available and that the doctor will discuss the results with me at my appointment on Friday. I messaged the nurse to ask if the doctor can call me with the results or if I can be seen sooner but…
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Biopsy on Opposite Breast
Diagnosed 1/10, IDC ER/PR+, HER2- on my right breast. Had my MRI this week. Right side looks how they were hoping -- no additional spots/ spread. Left side comes back as a 8mm spot on my left breast. BIRARDS 4b. Scheduled for an ultrasound on Tuesday and potentially a biospy later in the week. I am so upset about possibly…
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Pathology Report Help
Is there anybody who can help me decipher my pathology report? I had a lumpectomy on 12/7, but I don't have an appointment until next week to discuss the results and possible treatments. Does it look bad? Breast - RIGHT BREAST MASS (OUT OF BODY AT 1111) FINAL DIAGNOSIS Right breast mass, lumpectomy: -MULTIPLE SMALL FOCI OF…
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CT scan
Hi, For over 6 months, I’ve been having rib pain On my lower left side. I has an X-ray and bone scan- all normal today I had a CT scan with contrast and I got my results: “ hypodense cystic lesion on spleen with well circumscribed margins. Appears benign but probably cause of rib pain”. This was a simple cyst last year and…
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Pathology Report Help
Hello, is there anyone who can help me decipher this pathology report? I had a lumpectomy on 12/7. I don't have an appointment until next week to discuss results and possible treatments. Thanks. alt="" style=""> alt="">
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Oncotype wait
My wife has been waiting since 10-20 for the results of her oncotype and they just called and said won't be available until end of November . She is staunchly against chemo but said if it shows a great benefit she would be open to discussion .We have been reading over everything together and can't seem to figure out if she…
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Mammaprint and Oncotype Dx
I had an oncotype dx conducted and the results came back with a high score in the low reoccurrence range, which means I won’t benefit from chemotherapy. Given my age, family history, and Ki-67 of my tumor another oncologist ran a mammaprint test. The mammaprint results showed a need for chemotherapy. Has anyone else had…
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IDC with Lobular Features — looking for resources
JUST diagnosed and this is my first stop. MRI is happening next and will continue workups, but I was given this diagnosis of IDC "with lobular features" and having a hard time finding information specific to that, especially the "with lobular features part." They also biopsied one lymph node and it came back positive. Does…
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Terrified continued
Here's my update continued from the " not Diagnosed but worried"section I did get the call yesterday - the doc said they found a small cancer (1/3 inch biopsy but 1/2 inch on mammogram)that doesn't seem very aggressive.He did say it was a hormone sensitive cancer(something about a grade 2) and that it's not good news but…
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Oncotype vs Mammaprint
Looking for info on both of these tests. Both Dr. Susan Love's book and the breast surgeon's office I went to said these are good tests to learn more about the tumor. However, when I met with an oncologist for a "meet and greet" he said I "did not qualify" as my tumor is less than 6mm. I don't really see why that matters.…
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Oncotype Recurrence and Distant recurrence scores
Have noticed many have the same Recurrence Score but different Distant Recurrence Scores. Wondering what causes the difference. I requested the raw data from Oncotype DX, hoping for answers and though it was informative, I still wonder what causes different Distant Recurrence percentages. I had assumed the lower the RS,…