Just diagnosed--info appreciated

Citrinetiff

Hi,

I would greatly appreciate some help in deciphering my pathology report. I was diagnosed today from core needle biopsy:

Invasive ductal carcinoma, Nottingham Grade 3 (Scores:= mitosis: 3, Tubules= 3, Atypia = 3). No Ductal Carcinoma in Situ present. Receptor studies: ER (SP1; Rabbit Monoclonal Antbody; Ventana) NEGATIVE. PR (1E2; Rabbit Monoclonal antibody, Ventana) Positive, moderate to strong intensity, 70% of cells. HER2 (4B5; Ventana): Negative; Score +1+. Comment: IHC tests will be repeated due to unusual phenotype.

I will be having surgery (lumpectomy) and my sentinel node will be checked for cancer. Depending on final path report after surgery, Doctor will then tell me how to proceed.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Anonymous

Citrinetiff, Welcome to BCO. So sorry for the reason that brings you here. Here is a link that will give you more of an understanding of your pathology report.

http://www.breastcancer.org/Images/Pathology_Report_Bro_V14_FINAL_tcm8-333315.pdf

It's a lot of information to absorb at the beginning. Once you have your treatment plan in place, it does get easier. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. You picked a great place for support and I'm sure others will be along to greet you. Sending best wishes and gentle hugs to you!!

Citrinetiff

slowdeepbreaths, thank you very much for the link. I appreciate your help.

Anonymous

You're very welcome Citrinetiff. Please come back if you have any questions. There is always someone around to help. You can also put this thread in your favorites so it's easy to find again.