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Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 31, 2022 | Replies (44)

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@rene1636

Is the BCI used along with the Oncotype DX test or is it done after 5 years on AI’s? I just had a lumpectomy for DCIS ER/PR+. I’m having an Oncotype DX DCIS test done since radiation is being recommended by my Radiology Oncologist. There was no cancer present in my pathology on the lumpectomy (all removed with the biopsy) so I’m questioning the need for radiation. Especially since if a reoccurrence happens you can usually only have radiation to each breast 1x so my only option then would be a mastectomy. Since I now have a higher chance of future BC I’m trying to keep my future options open for another lumpectomy if a reoccurrence. I am going to try the AI’s so I’m curious if the BCI test should be done now or later or is it even beneficial for my diagnoses? Does insurance pay for this if you’ve already had an Oncotype test done?

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BCI is done after 5 yrs of AIs. It tells if it is beneficial to take AIs longer.