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Is Oncotype usually done on grade 3 tumors?
Thanks for any thoughts of advice you have!
Nancy
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Stage of Cancer not Grade
From what I have read, you are a candidate for the Onctotype DX based on the fact that your IDC in stage 1 or 2, the cancer is hormone receptive and there is no node involvement. You may wish to google Onocotype DX. There is a lot of information availble on the internet. -
Don't knowcsr771 said:Stage of Cancer not Grade
From what I have read, you are a candidate for the Onctotype DX based on the fact that your IDC in stage 1 or 2, the cancer is hormone receptive and there is no node involvement. You may wish to google Onocotype DX. There is a lot of information availble on the internet.
Don't know - I'm IBC so big difference. My Dr. (my PA agreed) that there is no reason to do the test with IBC. My care is through VA and she is my VA Dr - so all non-VA care requests go through her (she has never refused anything) and if she wants something more than the other Drs want - I get it. -
Thank you very much! I know
Thank you very much! I know I fit the profile, but a lot I have read on the internet says that chemo is often recommended just because grade 3 tumors respond positively to it. I guess I will find out tomorrow when we see the medical onco for the first time.
Nancy -
Grade 3 tumorsBioAdoptMom said:Thank you very much! I know
Thank you very much! I know I fit the profile, but a lot I have read on the internet says that chemo is often recommended just because grade 3 tumors respond positively to it. I guess I will find out tomorrow when we see the medical onco for the first time.
Nancy
Hi Nancy:
I was also ER+ Stage 1 and Grade 3 with no node involvement. I had the Oncotype test done on my tumor and scored in the moderate to high range (Recurrence Score 28), so my onc. and I decided that I could benefit from chemo. I had Cytoxan and Taxotere x 4 every 3 weeks and it was doable.
Good luck with your treatment decision. Jane -
Hi!
Nancy, I was 57 when I was dx three years ago. I was also Stage 1, Grade 3 and ER+. I had the Onco test done and my score was an 11. I opted not to do the chemo as I felt that the risks of chemo out weighted the benefits. So far, so good after three years and I feel comfortable with the decision I made at the time. I think that's the most improtant thing - that you feel good about whatever decision you make. I also had a masectomy and am on tamofifen as I couldn't tolerate the AI drugs for post menopausal women.
Good luck to you. Hugs, Sally -
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