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How Accurate Is An Oncotype Test In Case Of Breast Cancer?
how accurate of a picture does an oncotype test give for reccurance of breast cancer?
if the oncotype test score was in the high range, is chemo always recommened for estrogen receptor positive cancer that was removed with first lumpectomy and then a mastectomy. TC regimen of chemo has been advised.
female, 60, small tumor in left breast along with paget's disease of the nipple.
thanks.
if the oncotype test score was in the high range, is chemo always recommened for estrogen receptor positive cancer that was removed with first lumpectomy and then a mastectomy. TC regimen of chemo has been advised.
female, 60, small tumor in left breast along with paget's disease of the nipple.
thanks.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Oncotype test is for making the decision of chemotherapy in hormone positive node negative cancer. It is a well established test today.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B.dinesh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Oncotype test is for making the decision of chemotherapy in hormone positive node negative cancer. It is a well established test today.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B.dinesh
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