Friend's mom

karenann · 06-23-2006, 11:33 AM

Hi,

My friend's mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer (core needle biopsy only) and will have a lumpectomy in a week. I am currently trying to put together a list of questions for her to ask the surgeon and short of the normal questions, er/pr status, grade and Her2, I am having trouble thinking of what else she should ask. I would love some help if possible.

Thanks,

Karen

juanita · 06-23-2006, 11:56 AM

How many of the cells were active? What type is it? Were the margins clear? In situ or invasive?

RhondaH · 06-23-2006, 12:19 PM

http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC...00f2730ad1RCRD

Rhonda

karenann · 06-23-2006, 12:19 PM

Thank you, Junita. Just out of curiosity, are there specific tests that should be run? I remember seeing something about a k16 (not sure if that is corrrect) or a miotic cell rate (maybe they are one in the same).

Karen

heblaj01 · 06-23-2006, 12:20 PM

Based on the post by Robin at http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...ad.php?t=24319
it may be usefull to find out the PTEN level should the HER status be positive.

RhondaH · 06-23-2006, 12:20 PM

the Oncotype test.

Rhonda

karenann · 06-23-2006, 04:39 PM

Thanks for your help ladies!

Karen