Oncotype Dx
I had the Oncotype Dx and it was helpful in making my decision. My insurance company (Bluecross Blueshield in Hawaii) did not agree and refused to pay a cent. I did appeal as well as Genomic Health did to no avail. I ended up paying approx $3,500 for the test. I feel it is a good test to do, but you might want to get approval first. I know there are insurance companies out there that do pay 100%.
Harriecanarie
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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