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After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 1, 2022 | Replies (79)Comment receiving replies
The main reason the Oncotype Dx is used, is to determine whether you would benefit from chemo. Most of us have the Oncotype Dx before deciding whether to have chemo or radiation. There is not much point in having a test to help you decide on chemo, when you have already had it!
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The OncotypeDX is solely designed to help the client evaluate the risk/reward payoff of chemo given that persons unique genetics. Oncotype is adamant that it does not help with a decision as to radiation. They do not currently offer any tests addressing the benefit of radiation with respect to a radiation decision.
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Your reply is much clearer than from the doctors .
I have learned about the OncoDX test after the operation has been done, and after my pathology report discussion with surgeon about the treatments.
Wasn’t mentioned about OncoDX test.
Apparently, wasn’t enough evidence for chemo necessity.
I declined both ( chemo and rad)
Now on Tamoxifen. The mammogram s and MRI
has been scheduled.
I am feel positive toward
Holistic naturopathic treatment .
😊