MammaPrint testing
I have just had a 17mm IDC surgically removed & 1 sentinel node biopsy, waiting for radiotherapy to begin, then Tamoxifen. Curious if anyone else has had MammaPrint genomic assessment, what result (High or Low risk for recurrence), & did the result influence your treatment decision? My decision to have this very costly test done, with results back from US within 10 days, I believe in my case has saved me months of unnecessary chemo & probable life-changing after-effects, not to mention the enormous strain on my family & my workplace. Not knowing if you really need or should have chemo must be the most traumatising experience & no doubt having those thoughts always lurking must severely affect your life & relationships. My heart goes to all of you who have not had the opportunity I have been given. Obviously this type of test doesn't suit all stages/grades/types of breast cancer, but I am grateful that testing & treatment has advanced so far & for the better.
