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Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (21)
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@salamander

What did they tell you about oncotype. Just curious! Trying to gather more info.
I had lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy two all clear. Small tumor 6mm, not taking anti estrogen drug. Having two year post mammogram coming up. Pray or send good thoughts for me. 54 yrs old with 5 kids. Nervous.
My oncotype was 19 percent. If I remember correctly!

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cmce | @cmce | 4 days ago

@salamander Wishing you an all clear mammogram and good health!
Checking in with your oncology team in the best way to get answers specifically related to your health.

For general information, this is a quote from breastcancer.org that explains oncotype results.

“The Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test assigns a Recurrence Score — a number between 0 and 100 — to the early-stage breast cancer. Based on your age, you and your doctor can use the following ranges to interpret your results for early-stage invasive cancer.

For women older than 50 years of age:

Recurrence Score of 0-25: The cancer has a low risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy likely will not outweigh the risks of side effects.
Recurrence Score of 26-100: The cancer has a high risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy are likely to be greater than the risks of side effects.

For women age 50 and younger:

Recurrence Score of 0-15: The cancer has a low risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy likely will not outweigh the risks of side effects.
Recurrence Score of 16-20: The cancer has a low to medium risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy likely will not outweigh the risks of side effects.
Recurrence Score of 21-25: The cancer has a medium risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy are likely to be greater than the risks of side effects.
Recurrence Score of 26-100: The cancer has a high risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy are likely to be greater than the risks of side effects.“

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