My mom's report for HER2 is 2+(equvivo... - Breast Cancer India
My mom's report for HER2 is 2+(equvivocal) by FISH method. so what does it mean? is HERCEPTIN advisable?
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Dr. Sumeet is the best advisor. We are in his forum under his guidelines. Happy New Year!
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Jigar,
2+ is always on IHC (ImmunoHistochemistry) and not in FISH. When someone has 2+ on IHC, we advise FISH to be done, to confirm whether the HER2 gene is 'amplified' or 'not amplified'. I guess you have a bit confusion there. WIll you please let me know, whether the FISH result is 'amplified' or 'not amplified'. If amplified, Herceptin will be beneficial.
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