Do I need the fish test?
Hi,
I'm asking for opinions. When I was dx both the biopsy and surgery results came back as her2 + with a reading of 80% or more. My onc said with a reading this high there's no need for the fish test and I would have herceptin. I recently read about someone who has a 3+++ after biopsy but after surgery her onc said she would still need the fish test. Sure enough it did not come back as positive for her2 and she will not have herceptin. My question is should I have my tumor retested with the fish test or just forget it since I had herceptin. I guess I'm just hoping that herceptin worked for me and It seems to work better if your a strong her2 positive. At times I still get anxious and I am just wondering? I'm selfish and want to be around for my three girls.
Thanks,
Melissa
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Melissa
04/06, (42), 2cm tumor, 7/13 nodes, one positive node under clavicle
mastectomy/reconstruction
grade 3, stage lllb, er-65+, pr-90+, her2+++(80%)
4/AC, 12wks TH then 6wks rads
40 wks herceptin, and tamoxifen.
onc test tamoxifen resistance = poor metabilizer
04/07 ooph & on arimidex
08/07 completed herceptin
04/2022 - 16 year survivor!
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