Breast cancer index test
Any information on the breast cancer index test? My doctor wants me to take the test to determine whether I need to stay on tamoxifen past the five year mark. The test will cost me just under $1000 out of pocket. If I use my insurance (which is acting like they wont cover it) I will pay $1350. i Honestly don't know what to do. Breast cancer just keeps on being a pain.
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I have never heard of that
I have never heard of that test. The only one I took was the Oncotype test to determine whether I needed chemo. My doctor allowed me to discontinue Tamoxifen after 5 years, but everyone is different. Sorry the test is so expensive and your insurance doesn't want to pay for it. Good luck. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
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