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Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 17 1:42pm | Replies (82)
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What does the Pr +- Er, HERS stuff stand for ? Thx

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maggieb892 | @maggieb892 | May 10 12:59pm

They refer to the receptors on the cancer cells. ER= estrogen, PR= progesterin and HER 2=a protein that is on the cancer cells. Knowing the positive receptors helps the oncologists know the course of treatment. That is a good question to ask your daughters oncologist

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