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another question
by addictedme, Jun 18, 2008 03:40PM
another question - my dr. has recommended radiation therapy but hasn't said anything about Herceptin. would he want to know if any nodes are involved before suggesting it? is Herceptin a form of chemo? one last question, my report read 4.0 overexpression for her2/neu, is this high? Thanks for your help...
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by Cleveland Clinic, Jun 19, 2008 07:13AM
, Jun 19, 2008 07:13AM
Dear addictedme: Your doctor has likely suggested radiation therapy because you have chosen a lumpectomy. If the her2/neu test states that there is overexpression, it is positive. You should discuss the actual value and significance with your doctor.
