Reassurance please.... Onco score

Yeah I think at least a month post surgery is typical. In fact your BS has to say you’ve healed enough to start rads. And now that I think about it, many of us (including me two years ago) need a second surgery to clean up margins, so it’s more like 6-8 weeks after the initial surgery. NBD.

Same thing happened to me. Someone didn't get insurance to approve it so they wouldn't release the info. The waiting is terrible; for me it decided if I went back to work or not. I finally started rads about six weeks after surgery. No chemo.

So sorry you're going through this! Hope you have a low score.

I'm glad your results came back, Bec-Ky. I'm sorry you're facing an intermediate score. I hope you're able to get some clarity in order to make a decision that is comfortable for you!

Ugh, intermediate scores are so stressful. Just tell us if you want advice, a lot depends on your ER + percentage and family history.

Bec-Ky- I just joined the site recently but have found the experience of others so helpful. Most important thing is there are so many of us to ask questions and learn. I am not one of those yet....a newbie. But....I also understand the uncertainty is stressful as I just went through that waiting and all that goes with it. I think it will be your choice but it seems the doctors recommend chemo for the intermediate Oncotypes. According to NCCN guidelines there is option to do or not do chemo. And you are young. I am 62 with St1, T1c - 1.6cm IDC, ER, PR+, Her2-with Oncotype 29. I had lumpectomy and was recommended TC chemo x4 and Radiation x20, then Aromatase inhibitors.Ask lots of questions. I highly recommend talking with. Social Worker- there is one at my center that really is helpful. Maybe not reassurance ( Sorry) but experience of others and knowledge is what helps me so far.

A decision made is a step in the right direction! Best wishes for an easy chemo ride:) For what it's worth, it was not as hard for me as I thought it would be...ditto what KBeee said.

It’s good you found clarity to make your decision. I would have made the same one

I hope your treatment goes well!

Hi Bec-Ky sorry that you find yourself here. My Oncotype score was also 22 and my MO was adamant that chemo wasn't warranted. My new MO agreed when I asked her too, both said the risks outweighed the benefits.

My mitotic score was 1 (meaning slow growing). Is yours on your pathology report? The Mammaprint test may be helpful for you, giving a high or low risk score, no intermediate. Best wishes with these difficult decisions.

Bec-Ky, it sounds very reasonable for you to do the chemo. You are young and otherwise healthy, have kids, and both intermediate onco and intermediate grade. I would likely make the same decision with those facts.

I hope you have not too unpleasant therapy and no recurrence!

Bec-Ky, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all of this!

I didn't have to go through chemo, but I did go through radiation. I just want to say about the leave/days off issue, I was able to work at my regular full-time job all through my radiation. I have a sit-down job, so I was not on my feet as you will be, but I didn't require any naps or anything during radiation. So maybe if you're feeling okay after chemo, you may not have to take off during your radiation. The way mine worked, the radiation appointments were scheduled every day at basically the same time of day, at a time best for me, and the schedule was mapped out ahead of time before I even started the radiation so I knew when my appointments were and I was able to schedule around them.

Saying my prayers for you that you just sail right through this all and move on with your life.

Bec-Ky-As much as I am not looking forward to this, it will be great to go through this at the same time. I am concerned I may be postponed as I am not feeling well. I’ll keep you posted. Positive thoughts for you for Wednesday!