Oncotype DX and Ribociclib
The Oncotype DX test is highly effective at identifying the 70% of patients who can safely avoid chemotherapy and the 30% for whom chemotherapy is optimal. A sample of a tumour is sent to the US wher...
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Hi Owly
I am currently taking CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib.
My diagnosis was different as my cancer was IDC stage 2 grade 3 and had spread to 1 lymph node. I had lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, hormone blockers and abemaciclib. I decided at the start I would take all the treatment available to me. I am 2 years post diagnosis.
Because I am at a higher risk of reoccurance I qualified for abemaciclib on the PBS, and my oncologist was very happy that they could offer it to me as the research is very positive for this drug.
I'm viewing it as a extra layer of protection, and if some stray cells are still lurking it will either get rid of them or hold them off for longer.
It can be very overwhelming at times and hard to see the positives. It's a long journey, but there are lots of options and treatments available to us.
We all have dark days, it's only natural with the diagnosis we have.
BCNA have a helpline available if you want to chat to someone about it.
