Posted 9/13/2018 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Had the second opinion back from JH. Looks like the more dense part of the disease has been upgraded to 3+4. The doctor is now recommending treatment. I realize I wasn't going to be able to stay on AS forever. So time to think about moving forward and getting something done.
The Oncotype DX showed a low risk, but not the lowest risk. The score was 28.
I realize I still have more time. But when the doc recommended treatment I could see my wife start to lose it. She left the office and broke down while I was checking out. She was more upset at me for not saying right there and then that I wanted treatment. To tell you the truth, I was kind of thrown for a loop. It was only after a lengthy conversation that the doc studied my chart and then gave his recommendation. Before I could even think about it, he said that he could tell I was not ready- put me on another year of AS and walked out.
It was a shocking moment. One that I feel I should have been prepared for.
Nope.
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