Hey, HER2 negative or positive?

neugirl

HEY, I HER2 (+1), HER2 (+2). AM I HER2 OR NO? AM I A LITTLE HER2? SHOULD I BE HERCEPTIN OR NO?

dlb823

Hi, neugirl ~ Not sure I understand your post, but here's a chart that explains about Her2:

http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/ContentsofaPathologyReport.html#her2

If you are definitely +1, that's considered negative.  If you are +2, your results need to be re-examined with a FISH test, which is the most sensitive test available.

It's VERY important to get the Her2 correct.  Getting it incorrect can affect your outcome. 

Hope this helps.     Deanna

neugirl

DEANNA TNX! I just dont undertand how i can be positive 1 but negative? Does it mean i have some amplification?