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Old 08-17-2010, 04:36 PM   #1
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How long for receptor test?
I'm still waiting almost two weeks after my biopsy. Is this normal? I don't remember it taking this long the first time.
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Herceptin every 3 weeks until 06/08
01/10/08 local recurrence -IBC
01/28/08 CT & Brain MRI - clear
02/08 - Navelbine & Herceptin
05/08 -MRM
05/08 - Gemzar & Herceptin - didn't work
09/08 - Hyperthermia rads
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Old 08-17-2010, 04:40 PM   #2
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Re: How long for receptor test?
I don't think it should take that long...might make sense to call your doctor.
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June-2007: PET/CT Scan - activity in mediastinum. Back on Navelbine as of July-2007.
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Old 08-17-2010, 05:42 PM   #3
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Re: How long for receptor test?
It took me about 14 days to get mine!
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Old 08-18-2010, 03:18 AM   #4
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Re: How long for receptor test?
Hi
Takes about 2-3 weeks usually in England.Maybe they need reminding??

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Old 08-18-2010, 01:35 PM   #5
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Re: How long for receptor test?
I know it took about 2 wks for my last biopsy. I don't know why it takes so darned long...but it does.

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10-24-09 Mass 6.4 x 4.7 cm on Rt. femur head.
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3-23-10 Ten days of rads to RT femur. Completed.
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Old 08-18-2010, 06:07 PM   #6
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Re: How long for receptor test?
The dr called today. The first pathologist found it to be cancer but couldn't determine if it was breast. The second pathologist thought it might not be cancer. Now my slides have been sent to Stanford University for further review.

So .... I continue to wait. Thank God for my kids who keep me so busy.
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18/20 Nodes
03/07 CT & Bone scan - Clear
AC x 4, Taxol x 4, Added Herceptin
Radiation until 09/07
Herceptin every 3 weeks until 06/08
01/10/08 local recurrence -IBC
01/28/08 CT & Brain MRI - clear
02/08 - Navelbine & Herceptin
05/08 -MRM
05/08 - Gemzar & Herceptin - didn't work
09/08 - Hyperthermia rads
03/09 - Tykerb/Xeloda
05/10 - Tram flap to fix wound
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Old 08-18-2010, 07:04 PM   #7
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Re: How long for receptor test?
Prayers for No cancer. I am sorry that you are in limbo waiting for the results.

Yes, I am so thankful that I have my kids keeping me busy!

Hugs and Prayers,
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