Breast cancer diagnosis

Hi

Im no expert but the 0/4 means that you had 4 sentinel nodes that they removed and tested and none of them had any cancer in them. And the abbreviation I would assume as being negative for HER2, mine was positive and was noted as HER+ve

Jo x

Thank you for your help it's difficult to remember what to ask when you see the consultant and they didn't tell me this

I agree with Jo. I’ve just had my results and that’s what my letter said. My consultant told me that I am ER snd PR positive snd neither of the two nodes they took were positive. I’m sure others will comment too xx

Hi

Yes Jo is indeed correct.  You had 4 sentinel lymph nodes removed and analysed and these were clear of cancer.  HER2-ve is the negative.  So, you have had some very good news.  I'm hoping for you that the rest of your diagnosis was ER+ve (and possibly PR+ve) - which will mean tablets for 5 - 10 years (depending on age and size of tumor removed) and with any luck no chemo, just radiotherapy.

It is a much easier journey without the chemo. and this was my diagnosis. ER/PR+ve, HER2-ve, 0 sentinel lymph nodes affected. My friend was diagnosed with ER+ve and  HER2+ve shortly after me -  chemo. took its toll on her.  Unfortunately as did the tablets for her, but I have been perfectly fine on mine.

Kindest wishes, Lesley

Hi yes my ER and PR were both 8 so been told I will need meds and also radiotherapy but now waiting for Oncotype DX test results to see if I need chemo. Bit of a shock as I was initially told no chemo so still fingers crossed