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Andalusia, AL

So, do I understand this right- if your oncotype comes back over 30, it means chemo. Since I had : DCIS in right breast, no LN unvolvement & oncotype result = 17. Had IDC in left breast with 2 lymph nodes involved, oncotype =39. Any radiation? Am just soooo confused. When is radiation recommended? Have had Bil mast over a month ago Need help

September 10, 2014
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A MyBCTeam Member

radiation is prescribed is to with the tumor and eradicate any chance of reoccurrence at that site. Chemo is prescribed as a result of nodal invasion and is used to sanitize your system and eradicate any undetectable cancer cells.

September 11, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

My oncotype was an 11. IDC with micrometasis. Had lumpectomy. Still needed radiation

September 10, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

My understanding is, myM BS state I have invasive colloid carcinoma with low grade DCIS, treatment Lumpectomy and radiation, if I have MX I would not need radiation. Hope this helps.

September 11, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Your oncologist will recommend your treatment plan once results are in. In my case, I have IDC with one node involved. I am waiting on Onco results. My doctor recommended that if my results are 17 or less, no chemo. But if I fall in the intermediate risk group, he will order chemo.

September 11, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Your doctors should be making recommendations to you based on all the information they have gathered.

September 10, 2014

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