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Oncotype Score 23

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Hi I’m 57. Had menopause a long time ago.  Diagnosed with breast cancer grade 2 level 3 (aggressive type).  Thankfully caught early, removed, clear margins, cancer gone.  Oncotype score is 23. They have offered a course of chemo as it’s near 25 but from what I see it is not necessary if under 26.  I don’t want to take chances that the cancer could have travelled somewhere in my blood but I also don’t want to damage my immune system unnecessarily and be ill with side effects for 3 months as I have a special needs child.   Not sure what to do. 

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    Hi Catwoman,

    This is a difficult decision to make. When your consultant has offered chemo, I expect that they feel that this would be the best call for you. Although I can understand your worries for your special needs child in the short term, chemo could well prolong your life in the long term. With an aggressive cancer, why take the risk? Unfortunately, this is a question that only you can answer.

    Whatever decision you reach, I hope that it is the right one for you.

    Please keep in touch and let us know what you decide. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Catwoman,

    This is a difficult decision to make. When your consultant has offered chemo, I expect that they feel that this would be the best call for you. Although I can understand your worries for your special needs child in the short term, chemo could well prolong your life in the long term. With an aggressive cancer, why take the risk? Unfortunately, this is a question that only you can answer.

    Whatever decision you reach, I hope that it is the right one for you.

    Please keep in touch and let us know what you decide. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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