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JuniperCat
JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
edited March 2016 in Waiting for Test Results

Hello! Does anyone know how long the results of the MammaPrint test take to come in? I went to a second MO for another opinion and she said I should do chemo based on my tumor grade, not stage. That sounded odd to me, so I requested a MammaPrint. Many thanks!!

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited January 2016

    Juniper cat. Ive never heard of that philosophy. Just wish the docs could agree!

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    I know...it seemed like an overly aggressive approach. It's so hard to know what to do

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    They told me 10 day

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    I am waiting for the results to decide on chemo, my Oncologist told me in his opinion no benefit from it. He recomendshormonal therapy for 5/10 years. Luminal A, 1.4cm, IK 67: 8%

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Dear Konakona, hello! Are you waiting for your Oncotype or for MammoPrint score? It's interesting...your stats seems to very similar to mine. I don't know what "luminal A" means.

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  • marijen
    marijen Member Posts: 3,731
    edited January 2016

    Breast cancer patients 60+ with luminal A subtype may not need radiation if on hormone therapy

    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/293747.php

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited January 2016

    junipercat, you are able to get the mammaprint because you are in the intermediate onco score range...or, at least that was my understanding from my MO. MIne was 21. If your tumor is of a high grade, it is supposed to respond better to chemo, than a lower grade.The mammaprint will probably take about the same time as the oncotype. It will give you a high or low risk recurrence...none of the intermediate stuff. I never had one because I didn't want to wait any longer. Just went with the chemo and did pretty well. I'm not sure if your PR being negative will effect the success of hormonal therapy; you might want to ask your MO, if you are considering foregoing chemo. I'm surprised you are on HT already if chemo is a possibility. Good that you got a second opinion anyway.

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    That's interesting, Marijen. I'll have to find out if my tumor was "luminal A"... I'd love to forgo upcoming radiation if possible

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    keepthefaith, hello! I'm on the Arimidex because the first MO prescribed it. I saw the second opinion MO last week and she's the one who recommended chemo. Thank you for response

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    Junipercat, I am waiting for the mammaprint test, I live in Europe and here is done more than the Oncotype. my first Oncologist said no chemo, hormonal therapy for 5, 10 years.I will see another one next week, the mammaprint results should be in by then, it takes 10 days.


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  • barcelonagirl
    barcelonagirl Member Posts: 52
    edited January 2016

    Konakona, would have thought you lived in Hawaii with that name, but then again "barcelonagirl" has nothing to do we me being from Spain (I'm German and Irish) or living there!

    So glad you had the MammaPrint test. Good luck with your results


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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    well I lived in Hawaii for 3 years, and in Berlin for 4, currently living in Brussels

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  • barcelonagirl
    barcelonagirl Member Posts: 52
    edited January 2016

    Nice place to be, except right after the Paris bombings. That must have been scary. We were in Berlin this summer when my daughter studied there for 6 weeks. Awesome city!


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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Thanks, Konakona! I'm still waiting...it's the waiting that's so difficult! Have a great weekend!!

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    still waiting also, next week I should have the results, seeing new oncologist on Wenesday,

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Konakona, just curious..why are you seeing a new oncologist

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited January 2016

    I was diagnosted while in Spain, had the surgery there in December, saw a spanish oncologist .My husband got a job in Belgium and started to work in January, I was recovering from surgery so I stayed with the kids in Spain. I arrived in Brussels last night and I have an appointment with my new oncologist next week.

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Konakona, a very close friend of mine lived in Brussels with her husband and two boys...they loved it!! Good luck with your new oncologist!!

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Well, I'm pretty bummed out. My MammaPrint test results finally came in and they have me at high risk. I'm pretty surprised to say the least. Istill don't want to do chemo. This week I have my sim appointment for radiation.

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2016

    juniper, that's a bummer... decisions, decisions.

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited February 2016

    Juniper Cat, I'm sorry - I know that must be quite a blow.

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Thank you keepthefaith and hopeful82014!

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  • barcelonagirl
    barcelonagirl Member Posts: 52
    edited February 2016

    JuniperCat, I'm so sorry to hear that : (

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Thanks, Barcelonagirl! I've made an appointment to meet with my BS, whom I trust implicitly...I'm curious as to what her opinion will be re: chemo. My nodes were clear, so, I'm not sure what her judgement call will be.

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  • barcelonagirl
    barcelonagirl Member Posts: 52
    edited February 2016

    JuniperCat, you just have to follow your instincts. You and your BS will evaluate the options based on this test result and the other details of your tumor. MO's lean more towards treatment, whereas the BS's are more objective, I've found, If you come to a decision and still feel the same way the next morning, then that's a good sign. I was mostly scared of losing my hair when choosing chemo, but it grew back (and others are raving about the cool caps working!!) The side effects were manageable, as long as I let the Onc Nurse know if there were any issues. And now 3 yrs later, it seems like a lifetime ago. If you choose no chemo, just stay vigilant with your check ups. Keep positive!

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Thank you Barcelonagirl!! Your kind words and knowing what you had experienced all helpso much more than you realize. I've had other health issues (kidney & GI diseases) that are factoring in to my trying to decide what to do. I'm glad that you are through it now 3 years on!!! Many hugs!!

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  • barcelonagirl
    barcelonagirl Member Posts: 52
    edited February 2016

    JuniperCat, so happy to help in any way. When others shared their experiences with me, it was so helpful (well, most of the time, unless someone needed to share a worse case scenario, which I didn't care to know! Steer clear of those types!) When is your appointment?

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited February 2016

    mine came today, high risk also

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  • JuniperCat
    JuniperCat Member Posts: 658
    edited March 2016

    Barcelonagirl: thank you so much for your support!! My appointment with the BS is next Friday. Right now I'm heading in for my radiation sim. Not sure what to expect!!

    Konakona, ugh! Bummer. Please do keep me posted as to your decision.

    Hugs to all of you!!

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  • Konakona
    Konakona Member Posts: 173
    edited February 2016

    well , on top on that my ER came back negative, they were 90% at biopsy, I am so confuse

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