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karenann · 03-31-2006, 05:27 PM

Hi Alice,

The Oncotype DX is a test that looks at your tumor (the genes, I think?) and determines if you are in the low, medium or high risk group for your cancer to recur. A lot of women use this test to determine if they will do chemo or not.

Hope this helps.

Karen

03-31-2006, 05:27 PM	#23
karenann Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 438	Hi Alice, The Oncotype DX is a test that looks at your tumor (the genes, I think?) and determines if you are in the low, medium or high risk group for your cancer to recur. A lot of women use this test to determine if they will do chemo or not. Hope this helps. Karen