No chemo: the test that made me a lucky breast cancer patient | Joanna Moorhead

Never has news been so joyous as the results of my oncotype DX, the test revolutionising treatment for thousands of women•Thousands of breast cancer patients could avoid chemo, study findsHaving cancer involves getting a lot of news from a lot of doctors, and for a while the news is bad. First you have cancer; then they ’re not sure whether it’s spread. You’re given worst-case scenarios because the medics have to do that – even if they suspect that you’re going to be one of the lucky ones.Related:Thousands of breast cancer patients could avoid chemo, study findsContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Joanna Moorhead Tags: Breast cancer Medical research Women Health Society Science Life and style UK news World news Source Type: news