Oncotype Dx testing

funnthesun68
funnthesun68 Member Posts: 41
edited November 2014 in Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results

Hi, everyone, just had the oncotype DX test done from my masectomy. I am early stage breast cancer and I am unsure if I will have to do Chemo yet. Has anyone had this test done and where did you fall on the scale? Advice would be helpful! Thanks in advance

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  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 7,496
    edited November 2014

    Hit "search" and type in Oncotype.... You will see many threads devoted to the topic of Oncotype DX scores and ultimately what decisions many of the sisters made.


    As you can see from my signature below, I had a score of 15 and did NOT do chemo. Good luck!

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  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 7,496
    edited November 2014

    Furthermore, register on the NCCN's website and read the professionals version (red logo) of their 2014 breast cancer treatment guidelines. Also read the footnotes and read in the discussion section pages 100 and beyond regarding endocrine therapy.

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  • Sunflowercat
    Sunflowercat Member Posts: 177
    edited November 2014

    Myscore was 16 and I did not do chemo. It only had a 2% reduction for recurrence. My MO said it would do more harm than good.

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  • labelle
    labelle Member Posts: 721
    edited November 2014

    Testing was done even before my lumpectomy surgery using material from stereoscopic needle biopsy. My score was 11. No chemo, no serious discussion of chemo.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited November 2014

    Mine was 34 chemo advised but I didn't do it.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited November 2014

    Mine was 11 with 8% chance of recurrence. 11 is a low score and my BC was Stage II, Grade 1 so my Oncologist said my treatment would be a lumpectomy, RADS and Tamoxifen. The choice is yours of course. Had I not had the test I might have done chemo.

    Diane

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  • ml143333
    ml143333 Member Posts: 658
    edited November 2014

    My score was 23.  Chemo would lower my chances of recurrence by another 4% so even though I was a Stage 1 (Grade 3), I started chemo in October.  I will have 8 treatments over 6 months.

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  • hummingbirdlover
    hummingbirdlover Member Posts: 421
    edited November 2014

    my score was 17 and chemo was not recommended for me. I'll be on tamoxifen. My tumor was highly hormone positive. I am going to focus on healthy diet and exercise too. Oh, and a baby aspirin every day. Good luck, I pray for peace and resolution for you.

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