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4 posts since
Hi all. This is my first post!
Found lump, had mammogram and biopsy and lumpectomy and results ( cancer) all within 3 weeks !
brilliant NHS. And all this still with corona ongoing.
I was recommended the oncotype test where tissue is sENT to the USA to see if chemo would be of benefit.
I am aged 61 and my score was 24. Cut off point 26.
so don’t think chemo would be of benefit. Am awaiting oncology appointmENT but can’t get my head around if it’s good news or not. My margin and lymph nodes were clear. Would welcome anyone’s thoughts and experiences in my situation. Thanks
67 posts since
Hi I had a similar experience an oncotype score of 23 and at the oncology appointmENT they basically told me it was my choice if I had chemo or not which I wasn’t expecting, she sENT me away to think about it for a week and after weighing up the pros and cons for me I chose not to have it. If I had the chemo it would give me possibly 3-5% better chance of not reoccurring This is obviously such a personal decision and one I have to live with but I still think it was the right one for me. I’m just over 2 years on and doing well. Best wishes for your appointmENT nicky xx
5 posts since
Hi,
I had an oncotype score of 28 but they said that they weren’t recommending chemo as they felt the risk outweighed any potential benefit.
Michelle x
4 posts since
Thanks so much for your reply. I hope you are doing ok x
5 posts since
Hello…yes I am thank you, 5 years post diagnosis!
4 posts since
Brilliant! Take care
4 posts since
Thanks. I was really dreading having to have chemo!
this test seems a real breakthrough. Hope you doing ok.
5 posts since
Chemo was the thing that frightened me the most if I’m honest so when I was told that I wouldn’t be having it, it was like a huge weight had been lifted. Obviously if they did recommend it then I would have had it, but for me it was a relief not to have it. xx
172 posts since
Hi Straygirl,
I am 68 and had an Onco test in November 2019. My score was very low, 9 so no I didn’t have chemo. I feel we are lucky to have had the advantage of such a test as it stops patiENTs going through chemo when it would be more harmful to us than helpful.
I believe avoiding chemo (if it’s possible) is a positive. Like me you had clear margins and no lymph node involvemENT. All very helpful! Your oncologist will talk you through everything and explain the pros and cons of chemo.
My treatmENT was a breast conserving op plus 15 sessions of radiotherapy. Hormone treatmENT was also prescribed for 5 years but I don’t take them. My decision and of course a risk. But we have to do what we feel is right for us. The oncologist wasn’t that bothered about my non compliance given the level of protection hormones offered me was tiny. I guess that’s not true for many people. Anyway I am not advocating not taking hormone tablets! Just saying they are not for me!
I wish you well. Hope your next appt. will help make everything clearer for you. Once there is a definite plan things take shape and somehow begin to feel more manageable.
Good luck!!
Kebbs
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