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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?
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My Oncotype is 28 my lumpectomy done tumor size was 1 cm lymph node not involved after 3 month MRI scan shows no evidence of cancer. My chemotherapy effect less than 15%
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This is taken from breast cancer.org
‘ Recurrence Score of 26-100: The cancer has a high risk of recurrence. The benefits of chemotherapy are likely to be greater than the risks of side effects.’
Also in the scale i see the effectiveness is GREATER THAN 15% AND you still have a high risk of reoccurrence and should speak to your Dr about the chemo. (See attachment) If you are totally against the chemo than speak about other options such as hormone suppression. The only thing with hormone suppression there is no data to prove how effective it is… meanwhile with chemo it has been proven to be effective.
I think I mentioned earlier I am choosing to do the chemo bc it is a chemo ‘lite’ it is CMF and the side effects are so mild. Not sure what regimen your Dr would put you on.
I am not pushing you either way but talk more with your Dr and get a 2nd opinion so you are comfortable with your choice. In the end it is totally up to you what treatment you are comfortable with. Good luck!!