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| 4/13/2012 | Stage 1A breast cancer, grade 3, her2 positive, ER PR very weak positive, no nodes and clear margins...double mastectomy...original diagnoses was inflitrated dcis...seems at the biopsy site cells were disturbed that changed the diagnosis from inflitrating dcics non-invasive to invasive Stage 1A. Anyway, what is your estimiation on oncologist prescribed chemotherapy/adjuvent therapy? thanks! | ||
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| 4/13/2012 | Thank you for turning to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is non invasive breast cancer. The cancer cells are found only in the duct. Once breast cancer cells are found within the breast tissue, it is considered invasive, or infiltrating. With the Her/neu positive, you will receive trastuzamab (herceptin) which is given in conjunction with other adjuvant chemotherapy. Even with weak ER/PR, either Tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor would be beneficial as well. Seek a formal consultation with a breast medical oncologist to have your case evaluated and recommendations for treatment made based on your individual case. Hope this helps and best wishes! If we can help, call Sheila @ 443-287-BRST (2887). | ||
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