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Oncotype
I was diagnosed with stage 2 in December and decided to have to Oncotype test to determine whether chemo would be of benefit. I'm 44, have 2 young girls and I just didn't want chemo unless there was g...
When I paid for mine I wrote to my local member who was John Alexander and he sent it to the Health Minister and I had some scientist mansplain to me why it wasn't funded - I am a scientist myself so found it a tad insulting! Now that we have changed to Labor I may send the letter again. My surgeon said that in America the test is free but you have to pay for chemo. I am happy to share my letter if you would like to send something to your local MP. My surgeon says you don't know when that chip is going to turn into a crack so keep at it!!