Ok- I know it’s not taking forever but it does seem slow. I’m 4 weeks out from dmx and at the earliest time MO will let me start chemo. I met with him early last week to get the ball rolling on scheduling. Port placement is scheduled for early next week. But no contact re chemo. I hate to bug them but it seems like it’s taking a really long time to get a chemo start date. Is this normal? Should I call or just sit tight?
Hi everyone- I would love to get your take on this. Stage 1, high ER/PR+, HER2 negative, dmx to flat, no LVI, node negative, grade 3, high ki67 and a ridiculously high oncotype.
I always assumed I would need chemo. With the high grade and high ki67, a “no chemo” oncotype score would have made me real uneasy. So I’m glad I get the chemo. My issue is- this is a very aggressive cancer and the two oncologists I’ve consulted with said 4 TC was fine. That seems not in line with everything I’ve read about treating aggressive HR+ tumors. I don’t necessarily want more chemo but this seems a little light for an off the charts oncotype. AC-T seems like the more common route in my situation.
Anyone here have a similar issue? Or was given a choice between TCx4 or AC-T? Studies show a 5% greater benefit with AC-T vs TCx4 so it seems like worth it but also know it has some serious risks as well.