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Replies to "the onco score I had my surgery on the 14th of April and still don't have..."
@kathysway
That does sound like a long time. If it were me, I'd call the oncologist to find out which provider they were waiting on. In my case, it was Agendia which provides a MammaPrint score. And then call the provider (Agendia is 888-321-2732) to see when it expects to complete and send the information. You never know... it could have been sent to an incorrect email or fax address... or sitting in another patient's file... or perhaps the provider can give you an estimated date, etc. It's a thought....
@kathysway It could take possibly up to 2 weeks for a study like that. I never had the onco score - I had requested it, but oncologist advised since I would be undergoing chemo, I wouldn't need it. My second tumor pathology took about 2 weeks as it required special staining and several pathologists reading it and then questioning it. It was quite a trying period awaiting results, but what I've learned since having my two cancer diagnoses is to try to have patience. Use your energy instead to be kind to yourself, take naps, go outside and enjoy nature. There's a book I was given by Gina Mulligan, entitled "Dear Friend." It's been just a year since I was diagnosed with my first tumor and I have still not finished it - the book is letters from people who have had cancer or friends of people. When I am down, it gives me hope. Hang in there.