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Here we (I) go
Diagnosed ductal last week - lumpectomy tomorrow. feeling sad but relieved & nervous & a bit scared. Likely radio or hormone therapy after - we’ll see. reading these threads I know I’m not alone, ev...
SO Glad you are home again @cactusk & recovering well xx Yes, it is a bit of a marathon ....
Quite a few members have had the test and can vouch for it. It IS a bit exxy, but knowing for sure whether chemo would be beneficial for YOUR treatment (or not) would be a bit of a relief to know. Also, they can more accurately advise on the likelihood of recurrence.
Absolutely, Knowledge is Power xx
The Onco type/Genome analyzes a sample of a cancer tumor to see how active certain genes are - and may narrow down treatment options - or advise no chemo at all.
In the past, many women may have had chemo & may not have actually 'needed it' ....
Eventually, it 'should' be covered by medicare, as it is a useful diagnosis tool, that prevents unnecessary (and expensive) treatment being given, when it is unlikely to have any real benefit for the patient.
https://www.breastcancer.org/screening-testing/oncotype-dx
If you put 'oncotype test' in the search area, you'll have lots of bits to check out ;)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/search?domain=all_content&query=oncotype%20test&sort=-dateInserted&scope=site&source=community
take care & all the best xx
Quite a few members have had the test and can vouch for it. It IS a bit exxy, but knowing for sure whether chemo would be beneficial for YOUR treatment (or not) would be a bit of a relief to know. Also, they can more accurately advise on the likelihood of recurrence.
Absolutely, Knowledge is Power xx
The Onco type/Genome analyzes a sample of a cancer tumor to see how active certain genes are - and may narrow down treatment options - or advise no chemo at all.
In the past, many women may have had chemo & may not have actually 'needed it' ....
Eventually, it 'should' be covered by medicare, as it is a useful diagnosis tool, that prevents unnecessary (and expensive) treatment being given, when it is unlikely to have any real benefit for the patient.
https://www.breastcancer.org/screening-testing/oncotype-dx
If you put 'oncotype test' in the search area, you'll have lots of bits to check out ;)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/search?domain=all_content&query=oncotype%20test&sort=-dateInserted&scope=site&source=community
take care & all the best xx