Oncotype dx

Hi  

I had an Oncotype test, I had a lumpectomy and full node clearance. I’m 53 and they assumed I was Post Menopausal so went ahead with the test. I was told I didn’t t need chemo as my score was low (12/100)  - it took just under 3 weeks to come back (over Xmas period)

I went for my radiotherapy appointment where they realised I was still very much in Peri Menopause, so I’ve been told I will now need chemo first, then Radiotherapy.
They said if they realised I was still in Peri, then they wouldn’t have done the Oncotype test, as the low score to a degree is irrelevant as the best option would be to offer chemo.

It was all a bit confusing and quite upsetting thinking I’d dodged the Chemo to be told I needed it now xxx

Thank you for your reply, I'm 56 but I had ablation a few back so my oncologist is doing blood test to ensure I'm postmenopausal. I hope your treatment goes well xx 

Ah I keep my fingers crossed for you.

That’s the bloods they done at my Radiotherapy apt.

i think it had been assumed that I was post meno, but I’d been under gynae also and was still having bleeds. It only took a week to get those bloods back.

good luck xxx