My doctor sent my sample to the Oncotype DX folks for testing yesterday. Results should be in late next week or so. The sample undergoes testing on 21 genes. Based on the findings, I will receive a score. The lower the score, the less likely that I would benefit from chemotherapy (i.e., the less likely I will have a recurrence). If my score is low, I will likely decide to forego chemotherapy, and will begin radiation treatments.
So, here's your assignment: I need you to focus on my receiving a very low score on this test - a 10 or less. "Marcia's test will come back with a score between zero and ten." I will certainly post here as soon as I know the results. Thanks very much for your good wishes and positive thoughts! I know it makes a big difference for me, and I am so very grateful to all of you. Thank you!
Meanwhile, our local PBS station aired a program about "talking about cancer" today (March 26th). If you are interested, you may listen to the program via this link:
http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days
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