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Breast Cancer Index
I am near the 5-year mark of my endocrine therapy. I am meeting with my MO next month. She ordered the Breast Cancer Index test; the result is that I am not likely to benefit from extended endocrine therapy. Does it mean I do not have to continue with my monthly Lupron injection and letrozole beyond 5 years? How do…
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Breast Cancer Index Test
Hello ladies, has anyone taken the Breast Cancer Index test to determine their risk of reoccurrence for the purpose of knowing how long they should be on Letrazole? Medical Oncologist for my cousin suggesting that she take the test but suggests waiting 5 years... My question, why wait 5 years?. Also is this test a…
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Podcast: Genomic Assays: What Are the Different Kinds and How Do They Work?
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Is Oncotype test always ordered? Are there are genetic tests I could request in addition?
Had a lumpectomy 10 days ago and SBN. Stage 1, grade 1, no lymph no involvement 90/98 EST/PR. My surgeon has made no mention of the Oncotype score and when I called the lab for my biopsy results, they said I would need to ask my surgeon to submit for genetic tests. Is this normally how it's done? Also, are there any…