Oncotype Testing
I was diagnosed with Early Cancer - Oestrogen Positive - 3 February 2022. Since then I have had surgery to remove the lump. I saw my oncologist this week for a treatment plan. Due to my history,...
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I think I would of preferred the $3000 option. I am still waiting on my results 10 more days. I have my fingers crossed mine say the same thing, no chemo required.
I agree it is so wrong that many do not have this option due to $$. I really felt I had no choice after undergoing a regime of very strong Chemo 14 years ago - I just didn't want to risk further complications down the track if it isn't necessary. Being told I had BC, although early stage, was hard enough. I would of thought it would be cheaper for the government to subsidies Genome Testing rather than then cost of chemo for patients who do not need it. My only hope is that is enough women write to the Health Minister if might one day down the track be included in the PBS.
I hope you have recovered well after your treatment.
I agree it is so wrong that many do not have this option due to $$. I really felt I had no choice after undergoing a regime of very strong Chemo 14 years ago - I just didn't want to risk further complications down the track if it isn't necessary. Being told I had BC, although early stage, was hard enough. I would of thought it would be cheaper for the government to subsidies Genome Testing rather than then cost of chemo for patients who do not need it. My only hope is that is enough women write to the Health Minister if might one day down the track be included in the PBS.
I hope you have recovered well after your treatment.