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Chan7
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6 months ago

Grade 3 Oncotype Test Chemo decisions

Hi all, I’m in the challenging time of making decisions about chemo and would love to hear experiences from others journey particularly with any similar cancer.  I have had lumpectomy on left breas...
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Chan7
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6 months ago

Hi Carolyn, Yes I know so hard to decide. I joked that my boob was off on an expensive holiday to the US without me.

Not sure if you are into the science behind it all but I found this presentation really helpful 

https://youtu.be/vLaXpvt0DV8

All the best. 

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Carolyn2
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6 months ago

Yeah that’s what I said to my partner. Wish I could go on holidays instead. Have you got ur score back yet? 

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    Chan7
    Member
    6 months ago

    Not yet.. due Thursday. It takes 3 weeks. I will let you know what number I get … fingers crossed 

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      Carolyn2
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      6 months ago

      How did you go? 

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        Chan7
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        6 months ago

        Hi Carolyn- my score was 22. I’ve decided to not proceed with chemo. I will proceed with hormone therapies and look at Ovarian suppression. Also radiation in the coming weeks. 
        how are you? What did you decide?