Hi Marie, 

I noticed that you hadn't had a response to your post and wanted to just check in with you and ask how your appointment with the Oncolgist went. 

I hope that you're feeling a little less nervous today. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Hi Marie, I had an oncotype test done and agree the waiting is horrendous. Mine came back at 23 so the decision was mine as to whether I wanted chemo or not. This was tough as I wanted them to tell me what to do but they left it to me. They gave me a week to think about it. I weighed up the pros and cons and decided against chemo. I just couldn’t get the figures to work to make me have it. This is obviously a personal choice that I may or may not regret. Hopefully not! Just be prepared to have to make the choice. Good luck hope it comes back low. Nicky xxx

Hi thanks for your reply I hope my numbers are lucky 25 or below its like waiting to win the lottery i keep telling myself I'm not having it and that's that ! the oncologist said considering my age and cancer status he didn't think I'd need it but he couldn't make any promises depends on the results did they tell you what the risk of reoccurrence if you didn't have the chemo therapy ?

best wishs Marie x

Hi Marie yes I think they said around 6% benefit. To me that meant 94% were potentially over treated and chemo comes with risks so it was a no from me. I did chat to my family and I work in the hospital I’m treated at so talked to some medics who although aren’t breast surgeons or oncologists they agreed it was a small risk. The thing for me was they couldn’t guarantee it wouldn’t come back with chemo anyway so that helped me make the decision. I’m 47 and pre menapusal , my tumour was 42mm but no node involvement so I’m trying to carry on with life.  It’s a tough decision but you will know what feels right for you. When do you get your results xx

Thanks nicky for that information every little helps with  a feeling of reassurance ! my cancer is invasive stage 2 17mm lumpectomy with clear margins 3 nodes removed 2 was clear 1 had a micromet so it's this micromet that has put me on borderline chemo therapy I'm sure you've made the best decision as you'll have done what your body tells you to do I'll be doing the same it's a hard decision to make the hardest part of this disease .

brst wishs Marie x

marie x

Good news today from my oncologist my Oncotype score was 20 so chemo therapy isn't recommended  just radiation and hormone blockers starting on 9th December I'm so relieved this alful waiting is over and I can now move forward with the treatment plan .

best wishs marie xx

Fantastic news Marie, on to the next step. Best wishes nicky xxx

My situation is very similar to yours, I had results after my surgery, my cancer is invasive stage 2 20mm lumpectomy and NAC with clear margins 3 nodes removed 2 were clear 1 had a micromet.

 I couldn't take a thing in at my appointment with the surgeon, good job hubby was with me to explain, I was totally unprepared for it, never heard of this test before, but boy you certainly find things out fast.

Its now the big wait for the results, consultant said 2 weeks but nurse said it would be Christmas before I see the Oncologist, I'm trying to fill my time with exciting things to do, tonight I went to the theatre, tomorrow I'm thinking of going to a Christmas lantern parade and Sunday I'm going to a doll show.  I don't think I'll be feeling much like doing anything once I get my results, so may as well do it now.