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Oncotype Dx test
Hello everybody, I'm new to this webpage. Sadly 3 weeks ago diagnosed with BC, I'm 47. I decided for full mastectomy and my results were good for to be able to do Oncotype DX test. I'm having first ...
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Hi Blanka. I had the Oncotype DX test - it took about 2 weeks to get the result. My oncologist is very supportive and on top of the latest studies and he communicated to me about the pros and cons. I had so many what ifs and for a time was unable to decide (and I am quite aware of the time sensitive nature of starting chemo). If chemo can be avoided, then we should at all cost ($5000 out of pocket for Oncotype DX), but I still wanted reassurance. The test somehow provided that. Managed to bypass chemo, my treatment plan now is tamoxifen daily + Zoladex monthly. The hardest thing is making the decision; once I'm there, I'm taking it one day at a time. You do what you think is best for you. All the very best.