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lisahammo · 01-28-2006, 08:05 PM

Hi Julie

I too, was Stage 2a with Grade 3. I was ER+, HER2-, no nodal involvement, and my tumour was 3mm. I had a lumpectomy, followed by chemo & radiation. When I had my recurrence 8 months later, everyone was shocked, as they really thought I was in the clear. I was told that possibly the HER2 test should have shown up positive. I was also told that most older women (over 65) are Grade 1, everyone else Grade 2 or 3. Again, I was told that Grade 3 responded better to treatment.

Love Lisa

01-28-2006, 08:05 PM	#13
lisahammo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 95	Hi Julie I too, was Stage 2a with Grade 3. I was ER+, HER2-, no nodal involvement, and my tumour was 3mm. I had a lumpectomy, followed by chemo & radiation. When I had my recurrence 8 months later, everyone was shocked, as they really thought I was in the clear. I was told that possibly the HER2 test should have shown up positive. I was also told that most older women (over 65) are Grade 1, everyone else Grade 2 or 3. Again, I was told that Grade 3 responded better to treatment. Love Lisa