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I will repeat what many people here say, please listen to your oncologist because we're not medical experts. I'm 72, diagnosed stage 1 ILC last August & I began my journey at my local medical center but ended up switching to a wonderful cancer center, Fred Hutchinson, in Seattle & the difference was night & day! I would suggest getting a 2nd opinion. Oncoscores do not take into account tumor size, lifestyle or overall health. Not everyone relies on them 100%. I had a clean lumpectomy & 5-day radiation (very easy) & I take a half-dose (10 mg) of Tamoxifen to protect my bones. My tumor was 7 mm & onco was 22. We're each very unique & again, I believe you'd benefit from seeking out a new set of eyes with a highly-rated oncologist. Sending best wishes!
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@jmab I just want to support and reinforce your posting.
I too would strongly advise 2nd opinions and, hopefully, one has access to a highly rated cancer center to do so.
And even with the very best cancer centers, even with a highly rated oncology team managing your treatment plan - the bottom line is that none of us know how our breast cancer will play out in the future.
One can do everything right in their lives and suffer a recurrence and vice versa.
We simply don't know.
But my personal opinion is to always give yourself the best shot you can, to stop those insidious, lurking cancer cells, who are very very tricky, from rearing their ugly face again.
To say it's not easy is an understatement. Strength and Good Health to All.