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Borderline oncotype results and making chemotherapy decision

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Hi everyone,

I'm currently in turmoil over oncotype results, I was diagnosed in January with two stage 2 tumours in my left breast. I had my surgery 6 weeks ago and when the pathology report came back one of my lymph nodes was posative. 

My onco test results came back today at 26.if it had come back at 25 I would of been at low risk for reacurrance. After speaking to my oncologist today she says my results are right on border line so I would only have a 3 to 5 percent increased chance of benefiting from chemotherapy. Given the current climate with corona virus I am terrified of making the wrong choice. Any guidance would be greatly appreciate. 

Thank you joanne

 

 

 

 

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    Hello Joanne, 

    I can imagine that as your results are borderline this is a really difficult decision to have to take in the current climate. I hope you will hear from some of our forum members who may have had to make a similar decision in the past. It might be worth asking your oncologist what they think would be the best thing to do in your particular circumstances and whether they have any guidance to help you make the right decision. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you wanted to talk things through with them so don't hesitate to give them a call. 

    I hope you don't mind but I have slightly edited your title to make it easier for others who have been in a similar situation before to spot your post and comment. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

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    Hello Joanne, 

    I can imagine that as your results are borderline this is a really difficult decision to have to take in the current climate. I hope you will hear from some of our forum members who may have had to make a similar decision in the past. It might be worth asking your oncologist what they think would be the best thing to do in your particular circumstances and whether they have any guidance to help you make the right decision. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you wanted to talk things through with them so don't hesitate to give them a call. 

    I hope you don't mind but I have slightly edited your title to make it easier for others who have been in a similar situation before to spot your post and comment. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

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