Oconotype Score 46 - Headed for Chemo

AlynnMac

Hello All. I am very glad to have found this website, even though no one really wants to be here…. I was diagnosed at the beginning of June and had a lumpectomy on June 29. My MO submitted for the Oncotype test and I had my follow up appointment today. My score was 46, so I am scheduled to start with my 1st infusion on Thursday,. Aug. 12.

I will have the Cytoxan / Taxotere combo. 4 infusions over 9 weeks. I have my training class on Mon. Aug. 9, and I have no real idea of what to expect. I have read quite a few of the threads regarding this combo and they have been very informative. I have also read the “stickies" at the start of this section.

I guess I just wanted to check in and say hello and that I'm a little afraid of the unknown. Okay, maybe a bit more than a little afraid. And also tosay Thank You All who have come before and have taken the time to share your experiences with those just starting down this path.

Always,

AlynnMac Lynn)

Melbo

I had TCHP last year and it sucked. However it wasn’t *quite* as bad as I thought it would be. I would recommend finding the August 2021 chemo group and joining them. It definitely made it easier when I was doing it to regularly check in with people going through the same thing. I would also go back and read through the July 2021 group to get an idea of what people slightly ahead of you habe experienced.

Good luck

AlynnMac

Thanks! I searched for an August 2021 group, but couldn't seem to find one. I will search again. And definitely look for the July 2021 group, as well