I have needed to re-read the pathology report from my mastectomy, not pleasant reading but I want to be well prepared for an upcoming consultation with my oncologist about ongoing treatment.
I see the following words “The tumour has been proved oestrogen receptor positive (210/300)”
In the course of this process so far I’ve heard people say about being “weakly” or “strongly” oestrogen positive. I can’t find any information about scoring oestrogen positivity out of 300 and I wondered what level 210 represents.
Does anyone have a good source of information about this measurement method?
Bumping for you PWC my hormone results were out of 8 eg 8/8. Have you tried the help line?Yes you do need to ask Onc and do you have a BCN who may well be able to explain this? Good Luck with your appt. J
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Hi, different hospitals use different labs/tests for ER status. Mine was 150/300 classed as moderately ER +, for any queries re your path reports I would refer back to your medical team, your BCN should be able to explain. As I am premenopausal, I am now on tamoxifen. ER + bc is treated with anti hormonals depending on your menopausal status.