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5/1/2012	I have had 1 infusion of CT with Neulasta injection. My tumor was small 8cm, margins clean, sentinel node clear and vascular and lymphatic system uneffected. My oncotype dx was 31, thus the chemo. I just can't help in wondering if I really need this chemo.
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5/1/2012	Am assuming tumor size was 8mm and noy 8cms. That said, the score of 31 is usually a ticket for chemo. Have your oncologist show you the percentage of survival benefit by doing chemo so that you can personally feel confident it is the right thing to do.

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