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Hi all. This is my first post! 
Found lump, had mammogram and biopsy and lumpectomy and results ( cancer) all within 3 weeks !

brilliant NHS. And all this still with corona ongoing.

I was recommended the oncotype test where tissue is sent to the USA to see if chemo would be of benefit.

I am aged 61 and my score was 24. Cut off point 26. 
so don't think chemo would be of benefit. Am awaiting oncology appointment but can't get my head around if it's good news or not. My margin and lymph nodes were clear. Would welcome anyone's thoughts and experiences in my situation. Thanks

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    Hi I had a similar experience an oncotype score of 23 and at the oncology appointment they basically told me it was my choice if I had chemo or not which I wasn’t expecting, she sent me away to think about it for a week and after weighing up the pros and cons for me I chose not to have it. If I had the chemo it would give me possibly 3-5% better chance of not reoccurring This is obviously such a personal decision and one I have to live with but I still think it was the right one for me. I’m just over 2 years on and doing well. Best wishes for your appointment nicky xx

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    Hi I had a similar experience an oncotype score of 23 and at the oncology appointment they basically told me it was my choice if I had chemo or not which I wasn’t expecting, she sent me away to think about it for a week and after weighing up the pros and cons for me I chose not to have it. If I had the chemo it would give me possibly 3-5% better chance of not reoccurring This is obviously such a personal decision and one I have to live with but I still think it was the right one for me. I’m just over 2 years on and doing well. Best wishes for your appointment nicky xx

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