I sent the following message to their web site :
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Message: I just read an article dated 2/6/2006 in which the
specialist states that all breasts tumors should not be tested for Her2. I question the veracity of this as I am Stage 1, IDC, lumpectomy, 1.5cm tumor, negative sentinel node, HER2+++, ER+++, Pr+. Following A/C times 4, Radiation times 30, I am now on Herceptin every 3 weeks for a year. Since
25-30% of all breast tumors are HER2 positive why not find out before there is metastasis and treat prophylacticaly?
This is their reply"
" Thank you for your e-mail to MayoClinic.com. We have information on our site regarding HER-2. I am including the URL to an article that might be of interest to you:
http://mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer/AN00495"
Duh! This is the same article I was referring to. I hope others got a better answer.
Marlys