[shannon56]

Sandra -- I don't remember the exact verbiage of the report but basically the PET showed an uptake of the radioactive glucose in the area immediately adjacent to the scar tissue from the previous lumpectomy. In addition the cells are asymmetrical and require further study. I have an appointment for us w/ biopsy scheduled for Tuesday so I should have a better idea if I'm dealing with a recurrence. My research has shown that women with HER2+ but no hormonal receptors are prone to "ipsilateral recurrence" within the first 5 yrs. when lumpectomy was performed. Obviously had either my surgeon or I known that I was HER2+ we would have done a mastectomy.