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mts · 11-18-2005, 08:48 AM

I am so sorry you are having a difficult time with your doc's. I can certainly understand your frustration. It seems to me that another test is in order... I would try to get a FISH test because it is either neg or pos. In the end, it would certainly resolve your anxiety. I had the IHC test done and my first onc said I had nothing to worry about. When I got a 2nd opinion, the new onc suggested FISH and it came back +++ All I can say is that you alone are the one that will have to make the choices. Hopefully you can find a way to get a FISH and be done with he worries.
Remember that the FISH requires a sampling of your tumor.

Warmly, Maria

11-18-2005, 08:48 AM	#2
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	I am so sorry you are having a difficult time with your doc's. I can certainly understand your frustration. It seems to me that another test is in order... I would try to get a FISH test because it is either neg or pos. In the end, it would certainly resolve your anxiety. I had the IHC test done and my first onc said I had nothing to worry about. When I got a 2nd opinion, the new onc suggested FISH and it came back +++ All I can say is that you alone are the one that will have to make the choices. Hopefully you can find a way to get a FISH and be done with he worries. Remember that the FISH requires a sampling of your tumor. Warmly, Maria