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Debbie L. · 08-28-2009, 07:42 AM

Another reason to send your slides and tumor blocks out for a second opinion. I sent mine to Baylor (really simple), where they use the Allred score.

I think Dr. Allred was at Baylor then, although he's now somewhere in the midwest - Washington University maybe.

When I did this, there was a lot of information on the Baylor website, and a form to download and fill out to enclose. But they've completely changed their website and all I can find is a contact link (email) for setting up a second opinion pathology consult:

http://www.bcm.edu/pathology/patients/service.htm

Debbie Laxague

08-28-2009, 07:42 AM	#3
Debbie L. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 463	Re: Alred Score Another reason to send your slides and tumor blocks out for a second opinion. I sent mine to Baylor (really simple), where they use the Allred score. I think Dr. Allred was at Baylor then, although he's now somewhere in the midwest - Washington University maybe. When I did this, there was a lot of information on the Baylor website, and a form to download and fill out to enclose. But they've completely changed their website and all I can find is a contact link (email) for setting up a second opinion pathology consult: http://www.bcm.edu/pathology/patients/service.htm Debbie Laxague __________________ 3/01 ~ Age 49. Occult primary announced by large (6cm) axillary node, found by my husband. 4/01 ~ Bilateral mastectomies (LMRM, R elective simple) - 1.2cm IDC was found at pathology. 5 of 11 axillary nodes positive, largest = 6cm. Stage IIIA ERPR 5%/1% (re-done later at Baylor, both negative at zero). HER2neu positive by IHC and FISH (8.89). Lymphovascular invasion, grade 3, 8/9 modified SBR. TX: Control of arm of NSABP's B-31 adjuvant Herceptin trial (no Herceptin, inducing a severe case of Herceptin-envy): A/C x 4 and Taxol x 4 q3weeks, then rads. Raging infection of entire chest after small revision of mastectomy scar after completing tx (significance unknown). Arimidex for two years, stopped after second pathology opinion. 2017: Mild and manageable lymphedema and some cognitive issues.