Histology result

Hi Kizzy57 welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear about how confused that you are, and little wonder with all those letters and numbers.

Our Ask THE NURSE section is currently closed due to them being so much in demand just now, but if you wanted to call the helpline they have Nurses there who you could ask your questions to them as they may be in a better position to tell you what that all means.  08088080000.

Hi Granny 59,

Thank you for your prompt reply I shall take your advice and 'ask a nurse'. I really appreciate the information.

Thanks sgain

Kizzy57

I can answer some of it! Though you should have a chat through with your BCN or oncologist

ER is oestrogen positive and this shows how much the cancer was fed by oestrogen - 8 is the top of the scale

PR is progesterone, same as above and 8 is top of scale.

You have 0 cancer in the 2 lymph nodes that were remove 

I'm not sure what NPI is.

Grade 2 is how aggressive it was - the scale is 1 - 3 with 1 being the least aggressive

If your surgeon is happy with the margins, then they are enough! 

Looks like good pathology results to me.

With it being so high on the hormone receptor scale, it means it is very treatable with hormone therapy.

Hi

NPI is Nottingham Predictor index although most consultants use the Predict score now, they also seem to always note this factor. 3.4 and below is shown as low risk of recurrence.

Jo x

Wow! Thanks for your reply that's been SUCH a help many many thanks

Kizzy57

Hi Jo, Thank you for your information too. I am learning so much so quickly I really appreciate benefitting from your experience.

Thanks agsim

Kizzy57