Quick question on DCIS

SusanAnne · 03-02-2006, 09:28 PM

I know DCIS is tested for ER/PR but is it tested for Her2?

Thanks,
Susan

juanita · 03-03-2006, 06:54 AM

Mine was, but it might depend on where the path report is done.

sarah · 03-03-2006, 06:55 AM

make sure they test for HER2.

Nicola · 03-04-2006, 06:55 PM

Hi Susan,

Have you recently been diagnosed with DCIS? Please read this article if you have and be sure to get tested for HER2. I was originally diagnosed with DCIS and underwent a lumpectomy and radiation, a year and a half later I am stage 4 with liver mets and mets to the spine and HER2 positive. I hope I am not scaring you, I just want you to be very informed so that you can have the best possible treatment options. I wish you all the very best and will be thinking about you.

http://www.annalssurgicaloncology.or...t/full/8/8/617

Big Hugs,
Nicola

SusanAnne · 03-05-2006, 07:59 PM

Thank you everyone for your answers. Nicola, it is not me with the DCIS, I was asking for someone else. I will certainly pass along the information and I wish you well with your treatment. It makes you wonder what can be missed during dx.

If the DCIS turns out to be Her2 positive, I wonder if there is an oncologist out there who would prescribe Herceptin. Now that's EARLY bc!

Susan

03-07-2006, 06:18 AM

my path report came back her2 positive 2+ fish stage I
herceptin was not recommended
does anyone know why
I only had radiation after lumpectomy and now arimides

jessica · 03-07-2006, 10:59 AM

I'm dealing w/a recurrence in my breast right now...only 10weeks post Liver resection! thus far I've only had an FNA, but they were able to confirm ER/PR status AND HER2 status for me from just the FNA. This is the same disease path as my original dx- ER/PR-, Her2+++. Somehow, I feel a little better that I'm dealing with the same animal & not something totally new.