What are Ki67 and Oncotype tests?
I only have a vague idea about what these tests mean. Are they blood tests or specimen results following surgery? Or are they statistical analysis of family history? I don't remember my Breast surg...
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Hi @Abbydog
The ki67 score is only one part of the puzzle.
A lower score is better than a higher score just like a lower grade ( grade is 1 to 3) is better than a higher grade.
Also being hormone positive or having HER 2 is better than triple negative ( as there are extra targeted treatments for the first 2).
The size of the tumour and extent of lymph node involvement ( if any) is also important in deciding on treatment and prognosis.
That is why it is difficult to compare with others and your specialist medical team will come up with a treatment plan tailored to your own individual circumstances.
Take care 🌺
The ki67 score is only one part of the puzzle.
A lower score is better than a higher score just like a lower grade ( grade is 1 to 3) is better than a higher grade.
Also being hormone positive or having HER 2 is better than triple negative ( as there are extra targeted treatments for the first 2).
The size of the tumour and extent of lymph node involvement ( if any) is also important in deciding on treatment and prognosis.
That is why it is difficult to compare with others and your specialist medical team will come up with a treatment plan tailored to your own individual circumstances.
Take care 🌺