Waiting for Oncotype result

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I too am waiting for Oncotype results and I agree the waiting is torturing. I have been trying to stay busy and educating myself as much as I can. One thing I’ve learned is there are many factors that need to be considered when putting a treatment plan together. Thus far my providers have been understanding and informative. I can’t say I have no anxiety but having treatment team that understands the depth of the emotional component surrounding cancer diagnosis has helped me cope

Supergreat news yummy!! Nope, my appointment back with oncologist isnt until May 25. He said it may take 3 weeks to hear back, how long did yours take?

Brennalynn did you hear anything yet?

AMEN, you can say that again it is truly barbaric the treatment we receive.

I had a CT scan of my chest as they calculated angles and dosages for rads. They need to see where all your organs are, none swollen or in the way. Could it be for that, more chest than torso?

week #3 still waiting for results. Geeze. I'm trying to keep my mind busy with good thoughts. Hope you all are having a good week.

Thanks Cindy for the number. At this point, I will take a fax report! Haha!!

***update: I called Onco Type today to see what it has been over 3 weeks now, and the lady I spoke with was so nice. They followed up with my insurance company today, and they have all of the paperwork, it is now "pending approval".

Thanks again for the suggestion to call. I may request that fax on Friday if there hasn't been a call from my MO.

Ct scan was for oncologist..said he wanted to see lymph nodes...today absolutely sucked!! Went to see RO for first time they checked to see if oncotype was back, nope not yet, well can't plan anything until incision is healed, then another Ct scan then about 10 days while all the measurements are set up, them 33 radiation appointments. Ok so we really need the oncotype, cause as I e told everyone we have a family vacation set for August 4, paid for cruise for 6 people that can't be changed. So, go over to med oncologist office to see if they can't call for oncotype...oops, sorry, we messed up and the tissue was never sent...WTF??? I though I was gonna have a freaking heart attack... can't believe it. I've been waiting for results for almost 3 weeks for nothing!!

Supposedly they are sending it, but I think all the timing is off now..I just don't know what to do. I called my BS and he was pretty mad, I think o will probably change med oncologist because I just can't trust this guys office, so will have to travel an hour or more to see another. I do t know what's going to happen now, but I'm so distraught.

oh Mac58, how frustrating for you! I would have to think about getting another doctor also. It's hard to make any plans for the next few months when you don't have those results back. Hopefully, all will be ok, and you can still enjoy your cruise.

well, I have decided to not wait for the oncotype to come back, unless it's back by first ofJune but to go ahead with radiation. I still have .3 inches to go to heal the incision but really hoping it's done in the next 7 days. My appt with the BS is on June 1 and hopefully he will say it's done. I need 33 rads and have to be done by August 1. We have had a completely paid for trip for our whole family to go on a cruise and we leave August 4, nothing like adding more stress!