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Julie2 · 05-12-2006, 08:29 AM

Bonnie,

I thought weight loss is a risk factor for her2+++ BC. Maybe your onc. is talking about homonal positive BC where weight gain is a risk factor. I am trying to put on weight as I am always thin.

Julie

05-12-2006, 08:29 AM	#2
Julie2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 556	Bonnie, I thought weight loss is a risk factor for her2+++ BC. Maybe your onc. is talking about homonal positive BC where weight gain is a risk factor. I am trying to put on weight as I am always thin. Julie __________________ Diagnosed in Sept 2004 while pregnant with the second child. Stage 3b, tumor 4.5cm, 4 auxillary and supraclav node positive. Her2+++ FISH 9.4 and er-,pr-. Had dose dense neoadjuvant AC,Taxol then mastectomy,radiation+xeloda+Herceptin.