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shelli · 06-08-2007, 03:18 PM

The ki67 has to do with the proliferation rate (unruly growth/agressiveness) of the cells of the tumor. It is looked upon with other prognostic factors of how a tumor behaves and helps Docs determine best treatment course / how agressive to be with chemo/etc. and predicted outcomes. Again, its still a guessing game with statistics. If the lab still has your original Biopsy or surgical pathology slides which they are required to maintain for several years then they may be able to still test for this. I don't know the specific details but speak to your Doc & Path. lab to determine the feasability.
Good Luck!

06-08-2007, 03:18 PM	#19
shelli Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas Formerly of Chicago Posts: 13	The ki67 has to do with the proliferation rate (unruly growth/agressiveness) of the cells of the tumor. It is looked upon with other prognostic factors of how a tumor behaves and helps Docs determine best treatment course / how agressive to be with chemo/etc. and predicted outcomes. Again, its still a guessing game with statistics. If the lab still has your original Biopsy or surgical pathology slides which they are required to maintain for several years then they may be able to still test for this. I don't know the specific details but speak to your Doc & Path. lab to determine the feasability. Good Luck! __________________ SHELLI 5/05 IDC Gr3 T1CNO 1.7cm & DCIS Gr3 comedo necrosis HER++ ER6/PR- Richardson 9/9 Ki67-94% 6/05 Lumpectomy & SN 4DDAC + 4DDTaxol, 36 Rads, Herceptin wkly X52 until 2/07 Cardiomyopathy LVEF 4l%/MUGA never stopped Herceptin, Echos higher EF's Arimidex 8 mos. & now on Femara.