They charged my insurance co close to $5000 but got about $3600 for it. I only had a small co-pay; I am blessed to have excellent insurance. It is expensive. But remember all the years of expensive research that goes into development of these tests/treatments/meds. Just get what you need done...your recovery is your only priority now.

@A MyBCTeam Member. If you are having side effects from the pills, try changing the time of day you take it. It's such a simple thing, but for me, it made a big difference. I take it at bedtime now. I had to chuckle at your comment about the little pill. Just last night I showed my husband my Arimidex and said almost the exact thing.

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After my bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction I took 3 months to recover. Not because of pain but because anesthesia sucked my energy level. I would recommend getting the oncotype testing done. If your breast cancer was fueled by your female hormone this test will determine if you need chemotherapy. If the result of the oncotype is a low number - NO CHEMOTHERAPY. After hearing from friends who have had chemo and the lifetime disabilities they now have to endure. If you don't need chemo why go down that road.

My first oncologist told me I would be doing chemo. She never mentioned the oncotype dx test. I read about it and asked about it. Thank God I did. My score was 9 and it would have caused me more harm than good. I recommend the test if you qualify.

Do it. It will help you and the oncologist decide if you should go with chemo or not.