Oncotype Score 23

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 Catwoman4,

    My first diagnosis was in 2016.  My oncotyoe score was 28 but they didn’t recommend chemo as they felt the risks outweighed potential benefits.

    Sadly 7 years on I’ve just been diagnosed with triple negative bc so just waiting to hear about chemo.

    Hope all goes well for you xx

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  • Hi Catwoman4,

    My first diagnosis was in 2016.  My oncotyoe score was 28 but they didn’t recommend chemo as they felt the risks outweighed potential benefits.

    Sadly 7 years on I’ve just been diagnosed with triple negative bc so just waiting to hear about chemo.

    Hope all goes well for you xx

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