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SusanV · 09-25-2006, 06:36 PM

Hello everyone,

Just back from Chemo # 2 and I asked my onc about testing for casepin D. His answer was that this was a test that was done more in the early 1990's, and less often now, and it is not done here in the Hospital where I am getting treatment. (Magee Womens Hospital) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Center. He said other things better guide them for prognosis, to include node status, tumor size, poorly differentiated, Her 2 status, er/pr status and I think he mentioned one other thing. I will keep thinking, recheck my notes and post if I think of something.

Just wanted to let you know what my onc said about it.

Love to All

09-25-2006, 06:36 PM	#14
SusanV Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 188	Hello everyone, Just back from Chemo # 2 and I asked my onc about testing for casepin D. His answer was that this was a test that was done more in the early 1990's, and less often now, and it is not done here in the Hospital where I am getting treatment. (Magee Womens Hospital) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Center. He said other things better guide them for prognosis, to include node status, tumor size, poorly differentiated, Her 2 status, er/pr status and I think he mentioned one other thing. I will keep thinking, recheck my notes and post if I think of something. Just wanted to let you know what my onc said about it. Love to All __________________ Susan V - Pittsburgh PA DX Age 37 on August 3, 2006 Stage 1 Grade 3 ER/PR + (Highly Positive) Her 2 +++ 1.3 & 1.2 tumors right breast node negative lumpectomy 8-15-06 A/C Began 9-5-06 Finished A/C 11/6/06 Port Placement 9-15-06 Negative Test for BRAC1 & BRAC2 10-25-06 Began Tamoxofin November 21, 2006 First Herceptin November 27, 2006 Continues every 3 Weeks First Radiation Treatment December 11, 2006 35 Rads Completed Final Herceptin Treatment November 12, 2007 Port Removal November 19, 2007 Living Life to the Fullest !!