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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
The OncotypeDX test will give the odds of recurrence if one takes aromatase inhibitors AND has not had chemo or radiation previously for the cancer (the sample of which is tested by Oncotype, looking at 21 genes determined to be best predictors). To calculate the rough odds of recurrence if one does not take the drugs, one can double the risk given as it's thought that the adjuvent anti-hormone meds 'can' reduce the recurrence risk by 42-50%.
Google OncotypeDX for more info.
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I did not have a OncotypeDX done. From the start my surgeon said he did not think I’d have to do Chemo or radiation. After the surgery when I saw an oncologist, they said know chemo or radiation but just Anastrozole. Later after being on this forum I asked my oncologist- Why no Oncotype test … 🤷♀️ I’ve forgotten what he said. It was my understanding it was a test to determine chemo/radiation. No mention of reoccurrence regarding the Oncotype test.