Oncotype

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

Parents
  • Hiya

    I also had the oncotype test, my score was 20 and I have just turned 50, was 49 when initially diagnosed.  I too was told its my decision and I decided not to have it as there was only 1.6% benefit.  I also feel that if the medical team thought I should have it they would have said.  It is hard wondering if its the right decision but me right now this is the best decision for me.  I too have no lymph node involvement and ER+ so taking tamoxifen for 5 years.  Due to start radiotherapy soon, 5 sessions followed by 4 boost sessions. 

    Take care xx

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  • Hiya

    I also had the oncotype test, my score was 20 and I have just turned 50, was 49 when initially diagnosed.  I too was told its my decision and I decided not to have it as there was only 1.6% benefit.  I also feel that if the medical team thought I should have it they would have said.  It is hard wondering if its the right decision but me right now this is the best decision for me.  I too have no lymph node involvement and ER+ so taking tamoxifen for 5 years.  Due to start radiotherapy soon, 5 sessions followed by 4 boost sessions. 

    Take care xx

Children
  • Thanks , it's really good and helpful to hear other people's experiences. 
    Although I naively thought that breast cancer was the same for everyone I am beginning to realise it's not " one size fits all"!

    I am waiting to see Oncologist regarding next step re radiotherapy and hormone tablets. In my heart I have decided that chemo is not my path to take , but would obviously have it if my future life depended on it. Good luck with your future treatment.