May 2, 2012 10:22PM coraleliz wrote:

There is a stage III clinical trial(RXponder trial) that is currently recruiting women who are node positive & have oncoscores low to intermediate(I think). There have been smaller studies & there is some data to suggest that oncotype testing can be used on node positive women. I had to ask for the test 3 times before my MO agreed. I was ready to shop around for a MO who would order the test for me. Not sure how stongly you feel about getting the test but you might want to consider participating in the Rxponder trial. I wasn't able to. My onco score was low with 2 poitive nodes & I ultimately decided against chemo. Very hard decision.

Jun 7, 2012 10:06AM pupmom wrote:

My MO ordered the test and even with 2 positive (micromets) nodes she said no chemo. Oncotype Score was 14. I am also 63 with a low grade tumor.

Jun 10, 2012 05:13PM rita65 wrote:

Hi  I received my oxy score and was hi risk for recurrence my score 35.  Taking the chemo will reduce my risk by 12 %.  My score said I had 24% recurrence.  That is to high for me and also a significant inmprovement.  Initially I was told probably no chemo just RAD with a lumpectomy.  My IDC stage 1 grade 2 SNB with no cancer cells in eigther node.  My cancer is ER pos PR Neg and Her Neg.  Generally oxy score are for those with no lymph node involvement and stage 1 or 2.  I would highly suggest that oxyDX be ran if possible.  I start my chemo journey on 6/12/12 this coming Tues.  I do not look forward to chemo but I am so thankful that my onco ordered it because I have made the wise decision to have chem.  I will also have RADS after chemo for about 6 weeks, then on the chemo pill for 5 yrs. The test is geared for your specific cells and onco can treat you with the right therapy for you.  If your insurance pays for it then have it because test the tumor itself after removal. Good Luck to you and all of us.  I intend to fight this fight with all that I have and stay positive!!!  No looking back at my Onco and my decision, just forward to live a long and healthy life. Hang in there, I will!!

Jun 10, 2012 05:29PM rita65 wrote:

Yorkie Mom posted about age but if oxy score came back at 14 that is pretty low risk for recurrence. 

also I believe the micrometastis is considered node neg.  If my oxy score were 14 I probably would not have chose chemo and I doubt if my Onco would have given chemo. In this case it would have nothing to do with age 63.  

Jun 10, 2012 05:40PM rita65 wrote:

Geeze  I must be anxious about chemo on Tues., I can't get my brain and fingers to get togther.  I posted that yorki mom posted age but it was Wilrumara.  I stand corrected again...  oh well have the test.  keep us informed.