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Dear SJ-
A second opinion is always a good idea when deciding such a big issue as chemo therapy. There is a test called the Oncotype DX test which can be performed on breast cancer tumors to see if they will benefit frm chemo therapy. If I understood you correctly your tumor was NOT her2 positive. Her2 positive cancers respond to Herceptin which, even in low staged breast cancers, is most effecftive when given along with chemo therapy. If your lymph nodes are clear (have you have a sentinel node lymph biopsy performed yet?) this would help in the decision as well. I know it is a very scary time for you and I hope you will feel the support of this community in helping you wade through the many choices out there.
Koryn

August 24, 2009 - 8:09am

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