Hi, l went today for what I thought was radiotherapy planning meeting and the oncologist told me that radiotherapy and hormone treatment might not be best for me as the cancer removed was not conclusive for positive receptors for hormones. So shocked so that not might be exactly correct. Was then told chemo might be the route to take. It was stage two and sentinel lymph nodes were clear. If l understood correctly, there was a tiny leak from the tumour. The bottom line is l have to decide whether to go ahead and do chemo, when it might not give me any benefits, do radiotherapy and tablets, or pay for oncotype DX test in Switzerland as it is not available here in Malta. I believe the test will tell me if chemo is suitable for the type of cancer l have. I don't mind the cost but am worried about the delay in starting any treatment. I was operated on August 18th. At my check up the surgeon told me to celebrate as results were good so l am in total shock. Today l was given details about chemo and the word oncotype DX on a piece of paper to do my research. Have an appointment next Tuesday to give reply. Phoned hospital two hours later to give response but they told me to wait until next week. Am devastated. Any advice please????
