Oncotype 19; one positive node; chemo?

Hi Clare,

I certainly wouldn’t feel guilty about getting chemo and being “disruptive”! You have the right to do what’s best for you no matter what. None of us choose this ugly disease. Do what’s best for you and never look back! I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. HUGE HEALING HUGS!

You should do what you want to do. If you feel better do the chemo no one should question you. You are pr- and have a positive node, it isn't overkill to you.

Morning ClareCo,

Quote: "I feel guilty about it because it will be disruptive and "make a big deal" over my cancer. "

You and I are similar in our ways of thinking of making a big deal over cancer. Honey, Cancer is a big deal and it's taking my therapist a lot of time to get that into my fat head. I always kept thinking that my little cancer is nothing compared to what other people have to go through, mine wasn't that bad, it's not like I am stuck with it forever, bla, bla,bla. Cancer is a big deal, and dealing with what we have all gone through and still go through - the stress, the treatments, the surgeries, the side effects, the decision making.

In regards to your oncotype and chemotherapy. Your score is low and that is a positive, I was also low 21 I think. I didn't have any positive lymph nodes. My oncologist stated that the tamoxifen would do the same job as the chemo would and he didn't recommend it. I didn't, I did radiation and feel that it would have taken care of any lingering cancer cells in the area radiated. In the end it's your body and your decision on what will make you feel better. It's not an easy decision and I wish you the best of luck.

{HUGS}

Cheryl

I had the Oncotype test with a score of 3. Oncologist didn't feel comfortable waiting for results and suggested I start chemo. I did and it was stopped after one cycle. Thank goodness. I am starting radiation in a few weeks, 25 sessions. Do most radiation consist of this many sessions.i am stage 2

Hi ClareCo,

I had an onco of 23 (still in the iffy range) and had 2/5 positive nodes, so my onco said he would suggest chemo, to hit that darn cancer w a ton of bricks and say gbye to it!

He also mentioned that before tests like onco type, any node positive cancer was normally referred to Chemo. I think the thought of Chemo scared me more than anything else, but I made it thru 6 months of it and 5 weeks of rads! 7 months out now, hairs growing back and feeling more back to myself.

Wishing you the best!

Traci

Clareco, there is no such thing as “overkill” when it comes to cancer treatment. The goal is to be cancer free and to never have a recurrence in the future. What is the best path for you to take in your treatment plan to achieve that goal? What choice will give you peace when you put your head on your pillow at night?

Blessings as you walk this journey