AC-T(adriamycin, cytoxin, taxol) vs. Carboplatin and taxotere

janet11 · 09-28-2006, 03:47 PM

And it's definitely not a routine test. The tissue sample has to be sent out specifically for it.

Let us know what happens with you, OK?

Janet

Shell · 09-29-2006, 05:01 AM

Thanks Janet and Becky-

thanks for pointing out that it's the tumor that's tested, I went back and saw that you did say that clearly in your posts - this stuff is tough for us non-medical folks!

i'm going to look at my path reports to see if they tested for that...would they have done that as a matter of course in 2003 i wonder?

Thanks,
Shell

MJo · 09-29-2006, 06:20 AM

They don't routinely test for TOPO2 today, so I'm sure they didn't in 2003. I hadn't heard about the test in 2005 so I didn't push for it. Got the Oncotype SX test instead. I were entering treatment today, I'd push my onc for the Topo Test. I made it through three A/C treatments. Would have spared myself if I could have.