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Genomic testing
Hello My oncologist has suggested genomic testing to see if chemo will be needed or not. The only one I've heard about is Oncotype DX and he's mentioned that one and also EndoPredict and Prosigna. ...
Exactly right @arpie! The costs they would save with unnecessary chemo and resources such as Oncology nurses who can focus on patients with higher care would be a huge benefit. I feel for patients who have had to battle chemo yet not realising that they may not have needed it. It cost me exactly $5000, that is someone’s savings, mortgage repayment, living expenses!! The one thing I am grateful for is that they adjusted my dosage according to my biology from the genes that were tested.
It is disheartening that it costs so much to get better.