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07-19-2007, 06:51 PM

Bonnie--as I said I could be mistaken but I remember reading that on this site and I think also on another. Also "Ask an Expert" John Hopkins said Oncotype not given for ER/PR-. Are you ER/PR-? I don't remember.

Jean may know answer to this one. But I wouldn't be discouraged, as you have an excellent prognosis despite the HER2+. My prognosis on Adjuvant Online is 4% mortality in ten years (12% from a cause other than cancer) and 18% for recurrence.

My oncologist recommended chemo for Day One even before elevated markers, but others on tumor board said no to chemo--tumor board was evenly divided, but I suppose this doesn't help, as you want something to give you clear direction. It's really tough making these decisions. Yesterday I decided not to do a PET/CT scan which my doctor was ordering at my request, and even that took a great deal of thought and weighing and judging.

Good luck whatever you decide.

07-19-2007, 06:51 PM	#8
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Bonnie--as I said I could be mistaken but I remember reading that on this site and I think also on another. Also "Ask an Expert" John Hopkins said Oncotype not given for ER/PR-. Are you ER/PR-? I don't remember. Jean may know answer to this one. But I wouldn't be discouraged, as you have an excellent prognosis despite the HER2+. My prognosis on Adjuvant Online is 4% mortality in ten years (12% from a cause other than cancer) and 18% for recurrence. My oncologist recommended chemo for Day One even before elevated markers, but others on tumor board said no to chemo--tumor board was evenly divided, but I suppose this doesn't help, as you want something to give you clear direction. It's really tough making these decisions. Yesterday I decided not to do a PET/CT scan which my doctor was ordering at my request, and even that took a great deal of thought and weighing and judging. Good luck whatever you decide.