abbreviations explained
Hello all,
Could we have a permanent sticky that explains simple abbreviation that are commonly used? Does HER2 +++ = progestron +, estrogen + and Her2 +? How do you put that one out of 4 lymph nodes were positive? Thanks for help. |
Re: abbreviations explained
Alicia, It's like learning a new language, isn't it? And not nearly as much fun to use as maybe French or Italian. Anyway here are a few I've learned and use:
dx = diagnosis tx = treatment mx = mastectomy HER2+ or HER2++ or HER2+++ = the plus indicates the level of positivity of HER2 from your biopsy/pathology report TCH - chemo of Taxotere, carboplatin, Herceptin most chemo regimens are shortened to the first letter but T can be taxol or taxotere, etc er+ = estrogen positive pr+ = progesterone positive Don't know of any standard way to show the lymph node info except may 1 of 4 or 1/4 positive???? I'm sure others have their own shorthand and will chime in soon. |
Re: abbreviations explained
Thank you! Now I need to look at my path report.
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