Oncotype Dx Test Use for Breast Cancer Patients - Dr. jay harness

>>> DR. JAY K. HARNESS: The Oncotype DX test is appropriate for a newly diagnosed woman with early stage breast cancer whose tumor is estrogen receptor-positive and lymph node-negative, or in a post-menopausal woman whose tumor is lymph node-positive and hormone receptor-positive. You may wish to discuss with your physician whether the Oncotype DX Test may be a benefit to you. The Oncotype DX Test is performed in tumor tissue removed during your original surgery or biopsy. Because of this, the Oncotype DX Test does not require additional surgery. It is appropriate for your physician to order this test prior to starting a chemotherapy regimen since the information provided by the Oncotype DX Test can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each woman’s individual cancer. Hi, I am Dr. Jay Harness and I want to share with you important information that I believe that every newly diagnosed patient with breast cancer needs to know. Susan Denver: I am a breast cancer survivor. Katherine Stockton: I am a breast cancer survivor. Coree: I am a breast cancer survivor. Susan Denver: And I want every woman to know… Katherine Stockton: …about personalized breast cancer treatment… Susan Denver: …and the Genomic Test. Coree: A test that helps guide a woman and her doctor… Katherine Stockton: …to the best treatment options for her. Susan Denver: Pass it on!