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2 years agoDo those of us that are HER2+ receive oncotype and ki67 testing in our pathology results? I have never seen results for these tests and was curious if anyone who is HER2+ has. Everything I have read about these tests says they are for HR+ HER2- but no one on my team has ever explained it.
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This is a great question about testing practices for HER2+ breast cancer. You're correct that Oncotype DX and Ki67 testing are typically used for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative cancers to help guide treatment decisions, which is why these tests aren't routinely ordered for HER2+ patients since the HER2+ status already provides important treatment guidance. It's completely understandable to wonder about different tests when navigating your diagnosis, and asking your care team about which tests are relevant for your specific situation can help clarify the testing approach they're using.
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6 months agoMy dr said I didn’t need oncotype because the her2+ puts you in chemo automatically
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6 months agoKi 67 was a test by John's hopkins and it shows how fast its multiplying but they don't really know how to use the test yet. I go to hopkins and my ki67 was 80%. They knew I needed chemo asap.
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6 months agoFor me no oncotype since it’s hormone negative. I am HERS2 positive & only the ki67 on my path. They told me they don’t to oncotype for negative hormone receptors
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2 months agoThis is a great question about testing practices for HER2+ breast cancer. You're correct that Oncotype DX and Ki67 testing are typically used for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative cancers to help guide treatment decisions, which is why these tests aren't routinely ordered for HER2+ patients since the HER2+ status already provides important treatment guidance. It's completely understandable to wonder about different tests when navigating your diagnosis, and asking your care team about which tests are relevant for your specific situation can help clarify the testing approach they're using.
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