Hiya

I had an oncotype dx score done to work out cancer recurrence.  Came back high so been advised chemo.

my cancer is invasive Ductal breast cancer - 31mm her2negaive and Oestrogen positive.  
I had lumpectomy and sentinal nodes removed. A slightly smaller boob but nothing noticeable. 
more than happy to chat more if needed 

Efffie x
 

Hi Effie.

Thankyou so much for replying. I think I'm in a similar position to you. My lump was a collection of cysts originally measuring 45mm. Ive had this for years and it's been drained before at mammograms. This time there were concerns.

After draining the lump was 38mm. Chemo hasn't been mentioned but I  will certainly mention your test at my next appointment.

I really dont fancy the diep option at the minute and I have some concerns over implants. Your experience regarding surgery sounds really positive. 

I hope all goes well for you . You sound such  a pragmatic and positive person. I like to think I'm the same but it is tough isnt it. 

xx

Hi Efffie,

Sorry too meet you this way, I hope you don't mind me jumping on this feed. 

I'm 38 and have the Same as you although mine is grade3 originaly told grade2, i have had a lumpectomy but I go back on Tuesday as my Margim wasn't clear Lymph nodes are clear and HEr2-  oestrogen Fed. Originally they said just radiotherapy but they have just sent it too America to be tested, I think because it's a grade 3 ( I was a bit gutted that it had gone up ) I'm likely looking to have Chemo. Just wondering how many cycles your having? I realise we are all different but just thought I would ask you,  I'm dreading the results back from America I know it will be high but just worried it will be really high . 
 

I hope you are doing okay and the Chemo isn't too bad xx 

Hi all. 
I was given my oncotype dx result over the phone -And was totally shell shocked. 
ive got hypertension and a raised BMi so the chemo consultant wanted to use a less heart effecting chemo drug. So I'm having 4cycles of TC chemo ( which is two different types T is taxlotere (doxatacyl )and C is cyclophosphamide ) - most have the chemo same side effects.  
Ps I tried the cold cap abs lasted all of three minutes.

My cancer is out fully abs I've been told

im cancer free -I feel so well too. so to still need chemo and radiotherapy has been really hard to get ng head round.

ive had a rotten year. Dad passed away in May. Uncle passed away in Aug. And I thought my palliative care shifts where over. Had lots to do with dads estate funeral. Headstone probate. Hours sale etc which has kept my mind busy.

in regards to keeping positive I'm trying but I have days I just sit and sob. 
2021 has been a year that I won't forget but roll on 2022 it surely can't get any worse.

onwards and upwards

Efffie. X
 

Thanks for the Info, I didn't know anything about the oncotype Dx score until last week, it was another hurdle I have too get my head around! I think mine will be high but I can't change it so will have too cope with it. 
 

I was diagnosed a week after my Dads Funeral at the beginning of October,  he died from a brain tumour that we had been fighting for three years,  so I completely understand what you are going through. 
 

I went too the hospital on my own as I didnt want too upset my mum,, and fell too my knees when they told me! I just thought It would be nothing .
 

I keep thinking why me, I have two young sons and a lovey husband and wonderful life. . 
 

My Gp rang me yesterday and said that the Treatment road is hard but it has too be done so I am going too throw everything at it.

Much love and support too you ️

Hi Snow-drop.
magazine another similarity

my Dad passed away in May after a 8year battle with prostate cancer.  I've been off work sorting out his funeral , finances, will, probate , house emptying (he was a hoarder) and house sale. Then sat with my terminally ill uncle as he passed away and found my boob lump. 
Thought my life couldn't get any worse but hey -these things are sent to try us.

Cycle two of four for me Thursday- which is half way through.

Efffie x

The treatment road is hard -more mentally than physically in my case.