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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Thanks so much for replying Katie,
I hope you are well now as it sounds like you really have it your all!
Im still waiting for Oncotype result due next week. However such an amazing thing happened yesterday. I went to discuss all the hormone therapies with my oncologist and we revisited my histopathology and in the last week the pathologists had reviewed the microscopic results and issued a supplement report that down graded the grade from 3 to 2!
Im hopeful this is a good sign the oncotype will hopefully come back low in which case I will likely opt for radiation and hormone therapies and not chemo.
It’s quite a rollercoaster of highs and lows so I am celebrating this new news!
:)
Hi Chan7,
I'd love to know where you landed with your results and decision. I'm in a VERY similar situation, with very similar results.
I'm 47 and have Grade 3, ER+ PR+ , Ki67 20%, LVI present.
Lymph nodes clear.
One of my numerous treatment options is pre-cautionary chemo, and I'm currently deciding whether to go ahead with molecular profiling. I feel that if it can prevent me having chemo (as I would prefer radiation and hormone therapies), it will be worth the cost.
I'm very keen to read which path you've chosen.
Hi Teta,
I hope you have found a way through to the best treatment choice for yourself.
I ended up with a score of 22 on the oncotype DX. My grade got down graded to a 2 also.
I decided no chemo.I am now almost halfway through radiation treatments. Next I will look to make decisions on hormone therapies including potentially ovarian suppression.
I found most challenging weighing up risks- potential risk reduction vs impacts. I know how challenging a time it is. Would love to know how you’re going with it all. Best of wishes.