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Considering EndoPredict before accepting Chemo
Hi everyone, I did a search and this topic hasn't been mentioned in a while since 2023. The main difference seems to be that EndoPredict ($2980) is now eligible for partial Medicare rebate ($1103). H...
I found this thread an interesting read. It would be good to avoid chemo if possible, my last cancer treatment was 10 years ago and included 6 rounds of weekly chemo at the same time as 6 weeks of daily (mon to Fri) radiotherapy. Therefore I am concerned about heart and bone health.
It sounds like endopredict tests are done on the tumour or biopsy, as I have recently had surgery (lumpectomy and nodes removed), I assume that it’s too late to request this test. Am I incorrect in my understanding that the pathology tests that will be done will assist in making decisions in regard to further treatments.