what is Genome health?

ttly11

I got a call from some place called genome health.....looked it up and it said something about oncotype dx....they said my dr ordered tests???

Noone has told me WTF is going on and I'm so confused....

Ridley

Hi Tre23,

An oncotype is often ordered for early stage, node negative, er/pr+ and her2- tumours to determine the effectiveness of chemo. I think in many places, it is the standard of care. You can google their website.

I got my oncotype results back yesterday, and the results confirmed that chemo would not reduce my risk of recurrence, so no chemo.

Good luck,

ttly11

I had original surgery on sept 16th and a second to clear margins on sept 30....you'd think someone would have done this before now! or inform me of further tests. I was told they would tell me if I needed chemo at my appt tomorrow....got the call from that company today with no info as to what it was or from whom

! was dx july 1.....and still not getting info from MD.....is this normal?

ttly11

thanks Ridley! you're in my prayers!

Ridley

I'm surprised that Genomics called you. I only dealt with my med onc for the test (had to provide permission for them to send the tissue) and the results. I hope your results are back tomorrow, and you find out next steps. I was diagnosed a few days before you, and my treatment plan is just being finalized now, so I understand your frustration.

Good luck!

Ridley

coraleliz

Genomic health called me & let me know that they received my tumors & I wouldn't have a co-pay for reasons I still don't understand BUT I'm not complaining. I was diagnosed in feb 2011. I had surgery in april of 2011 & the oncotype test done in July 2011. It can give you additional information. The first 6 months after diagnosis(& I didn't have chemo) were very frustrating & confusing. My doctors seldom agreed on anything. My oncotype results were back 2-3 days after that call. I was expecting it to take 2 weeks. That was the only thing to happen quickly for me. I started RADs 3 1/2 months after surgery & Tamoxifen 6 months after surgery. I was on a real slow boat. It seemed at times like, no one was taking my cancer seriously. I have a friend, who's sister had the same team as I did but things happened much more quickly for her. She also had a more aggressive cancer.

There was a thread here a BCO by someone who went to chemo before her oncotype result came back. She had 1 chemo session & then her test came back low. I would wait for this test before making a decision either way. It MAY help clarify things. Hope things come together for you soon

ttly11

coraleliz...thanks for ur input! dx July 1/surg 9-16&30th...after 2nd opinion. was glad I did get 2nd...first one said full mas on both...and no rad due to autoimmune conditions. plastics guy said "why not just chop em both off. w/no reconstruction! ..(Though left showed nothing..).so I would be balanced! "Afterall there are LOTS of beautiful super models who are flat chested! "My hubby and I RAN from them!!!

Second opinion MD was able to do lumpectomy w /SNB 0/4 all neg! GREAT JOB.Desite needing 2nd surgery to clear margins. Dealing w/a seroma but w Manual compressions...its FINALLY improving. It took over 3 weeks to not be an extra b cup boob and painful. The past few days its much smaller....but lessening w/continued compession thruout the day!

the samples recieved at G. on 10/7...not sure why It took while to get them? results due on tues 10/15 . I had IORT on day of first surg and am waiting for oncotype and need to call monday to set oncologist appt.....have had only the 2 surg and IORT at this point.