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Q: How does Oncotyping work? what are the numbers representing?

What is a "good" number vs. a serious number? what do they mean? how are they determined?

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11/ 3/09 5:16pm

Peggie, read our post on Oncotype DX for lots of useful information. Your oncolgist can tell you if you qualify for the test once your pathology report is done; s/he can also explain it more fully, with all the details concerning the actual scores, and what they mean. Hope this helps - PJH

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