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Jean · 12-19-2008, 11:59 AM

our tumor slides...I think after viewing this article we should remember that most hospitals keep the tumor samples for 5 years. We may want to remember to get our samples and have them for future testing if we should have the need.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/133270.php

Promising new tests are just around the bend.

jean

12-19-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Remember when we talked about having our tumor slides...I think after viewing this article we should remember that most hospitals keep the tumor samples for 5 years. We may want to remember to get our samples and have them for future testing if we should have the need. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/133270.php Promising new tests are just around the bend. jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006 Last edited by Jean; 12-19-2008 at 12:05 PM..