Friend's mom

[karenann]

Hi,

My friend's mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer (core needle biopsy only) and will have a lumpectomy in a week. I am currently trying to put together a list of questions for her to ask the surgeon and short of the normal questions, er/pr status, grade and Her2, I am having trouble thinking of what else she should ask. I would love some help if possible.

Thanks,

Karen

[juanita]

How many of the cells were active? What type is it? Were the margins clear? In situ or invasive?

[RhondaH]

http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC/menuitem.034b98abc65a8f566343cc10ee37a01d/?vgnextoid=c8f6ea97a56d9010VgnVCM100000f2730ad1RCR D

Rhonda

[karenann]

Thank you, Junita. Just out of curiosity, are there specific tests that should be run? I remember seeing something about a k16 (not sure if that is corrrect) or a miotic cell rate (maybe they are one in the same).

Karen

[heblaj01]

Based on the post by Robin at http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=24319
it may be usefull to find out the PTEN level should the HER status be positive.

[RhondaH]

the Oncotype test.

Rhonda

[karenann]

Thanks for your help ladies!

Karen