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karenann · 01-01-2006, 03:49 PM

Carol,

I am er/pr+ (highly er+ and weakly pr+) and when I found out that I was Her2+++, one of the nurses in my bc support group told me that it was, unusual to be er/pr+ and Her2+++. She said that most Her2+++ bc is er/pr-. However, there are 5 women in my support group who are Her2+++, 3 of whom are er/pr+ as well. I also read a report (wish I could find it now) that said 30% - 40% of all Her2+++ bc is also er/pr+.

Karen

01-01-2006, 03:49 PM	#8
karenann Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 438	Carol, I am er/pr+ (highly er+ and weakly pr+) and when I found out that I was Her2+++, one of the nurses in my bc support group told me that it was, unusual to be er/pr+ and Her2+++. She said that most Her2+++ bc is er/pr-. However, there are 5 women in my support group who are Her2+++, 3 of whom are er/pr+ as well. I also read a report (wish I could find it now) that said 30% - 40% of all Her2+++ bc is also er/pr+. Karen