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palgupta Member Posts: 5

March 2018 edited March 2018 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

my mother got operated for left breast mastectiomy,and her reports says invasive ductal carcinoma of 2mm,and in her biopsy reports her2 is positive3,so my concerned is after mastectomy ,she should go for chemo or no

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  Legomaster225 Member Posts: 672

  March 2018 edited March 2018

  I am not Her2 positive but I think being so pretty much grants you chemo. I'm sure others who have more knowledge will answer. Your oncologist/ breast surgeon will advise I'm sure

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  Moderators Member Posts: 25,912

  March 2018 edited March 2018

  palgupta, here are some pages that you may find helpful to understanding your mom's pathology report, and next steps:

  Getting your pathology report
  

  Her2 status and treatment
  

  We're happy you found us here, and wishing you the best

  
  

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  palgupta Member Posts: 5

  March 2018 edited March 2018

  
  ya 2 of them suggested chemo,and other 2 said no need as invasion is only 2 mm

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