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Terrified continued
Here's my update continued from the " not Diagnosed but worried"section I did get the call yesterday - the doc said they found a small cancer (1/3 inch biopsy but 1/2 inch on mammogram)that doesn't seem very aggressive.He did say it was a hormone sensitive cancer(something about a grade 2) and that it's not good news but…
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Oncotype vs Mammaprint
Looking for info on both of these tests. Both Dr. Susan Love's book and the breast surgeon's office I went to said these are good tests to learn more about the tumor. However, when I met with an oncologist for a "meet and greet" he said I "did not qualify" as my tumor is less than 6mm. I don't really see why that matters.…
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Oncotype Recurrence and Distant recurrence scores
Have noticed many have the same Recurrence Score but different Distant Recurrence Scores. Wondering what causes the difference. I requested the raw data from Oncotype DX, hoping for answers and though it was informative, I still wonder what causes different Distant Recurrence percentages. I had assumed the lower the RS,…
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The MFing Waiting Game
Hello from Philly... Happy to have found this forum. I apologize ahead of time for any profanities (again, I'm from Philly). 35 y/o son here. 65 y/o mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on 1/13. The initial conversation was a blur, and new tidbits of information has been trickling in over the past few weeks. Here's what we…
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New here, left side IDC, right side biopsy scheduled
Hello, First time posting, I can't thank everyone enough for posting questions and answers. This forum has been so helpful already. I'll try to make this short and please moderators let me know if I'm posting in the wrong place. I'm 45, small dense breasts, NBN gene positive, strong family history. Diagnosed (ultrasound…
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Overwhelmed and heartbroken.
My wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer on 1/7/19, and we are completely overwhelmed and unsure of every decision that will have to be made in the very near future. Her tumor is very solid and painful and has increased in pain over the last month or so. Her tumor is attached very solid to her ribcage along the left…
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i have more delays...is it bad or i am overreacting
Dear all, I had biopsy on right breast and result :DCIS as of now After that i had an appointment with my surgeon and he ordered 2 more biopsies of calcification: the same breast and also left breast. Today i called to find out if i can have biopsies sooner than 11/25. Instead: found out about more delays today... please…
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Oncotype Dx
(having computer trouble so I had to delete and repost) Waiting for the Oncotype results to come in but was wondering - do they give a score in "years" like CancerMath online tool? For instance to need chemo how many "years" benefit would it have to have for the risk benefit ratio on the Oncotype . I am 65 and plugged in…
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PETSCAN results over the phone
HI everyone... I had my first PETSCAN. The Nurse told me I can get the results over the phone!! My tumor is large and is in the lymph nodes.I am scared the PETSCAN results. Is that normal that they would give me the results over the phone? Should insist on an appointment with my breast surgeon? I have not met with an…
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Oncotype Test Not Covered... worth it to pay out of pocket?
I was diagnosed May 30 and met with MO mid June. She has been trying to get the oncotype test approved to decide on treatment but when I met with her yesterday it still had not been approved. She would like me to decide about chemo without it and I am leaning towards not doing it. I feel like the oncotype test would be a…
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Has anyone had this happen!!! Oncotype DX test
Hi ladies this is my first post. Reading all your stories has given me strength and knowledge, and I know that I'm not alone in this BC journey. I'm 47 married with 3 young children. Found a lump in my left breast on Oct 4th, I knew it was cancer, just my gut feeling. Diagnosed with IDC on Nov 4, 2014 had a lumpectomy on…