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Liquid biopsy and breast cancer - availability and insurance
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 29 1:43pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
You didn't mention your tumor grade. Or your Oncotype DX score, which is done from testing a piece of your tumor. There is no way you, or your oncologist, can make an informed decision about your care, without it. My first breast cancer was ER PR positive HER2 negative, grade 2 stage 1. My Oncotype DX test score was only 6. The only treatment was tamoxifen. My next breast cancer in my other breast was ER PR positive HER2 negative, Stage 1, Grade 3. The Oncotype DX test score was 32. Chemotherapy was advised. I have declined based on my many pre- existing conditions. Please find out your grade. Then ask for an Oncotype DX test. It takes about 2 weeks for the test results.
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Thanks. My diagnosis was IDC - tumor was grade 2. My Oncotype DX also came back as 32, which is in the danger zone by a few points but not oh-my-god bad.
I'm having the introductory conversation with the medical oncologist today and frankly am not looking forward to it. I have my questions lined up and am hoping for a useful conversation.
ETA: I initially thought that radiation was the least damaging of the three (rads, chemo, hormone) but my tumor's ex-area is extremely close to my chest wall (right side, 6 o'clockish) and they don't appear to offer prone position radiation. I have some minor breathing/heart issues already and am scared sh*tless of damage.
I'm just so tired of all the decision-making...I'm afraid I'm going to say 'yes' to the wrong thing and wreck the rest of my life. (face in hands)