I have done a bit of research on the further testing that is going to be done on mom's tumor. The test is called the Oncotype DX test. This test is for early stage breast cancer, estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and lymph node negative patients. This test will let the doctors what type of treatment should come next for mom. This test also lets the doctors know how likely the cancer will return and if the patient would actually benefit from chemotherapy. The test results will give a recurrance score as well as a hormone (estrogen) receptor analysis score. This test costs $4,000 if she didn't have insurance! Thankfully, her insurance will cover the cost.
Now back to waiting....
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