I recently underwent immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing and received a negative result. I'm wondering what the implications of a negative IHC are in terms of my health condition and the next steps I should take.
5 answers
Elena
Sat Nov 02 2024
When undergoing an IHC test for HER2 receptors, patients will receive a numerical result from the laboratory.
WhisperWind
Sat Nov 02 2024
A result of 0 or 1+ indicates that the breast cancer does not have receptors for HER2.
SamsungShineBrightness
Sat Nov 02 2024
In such cases, doctors will classify the cancer as HER2-negative.
TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonorGlory
Sat Nov 02 2024
On the other hand, a result of 2+ suggests uncertainty regarding whether the cancer is fueled by HER2.