I was doing some research on getting an Oncotype DX test to help determine if chemotherapy is needed or not.  Well from what I read it doesn't seem like the test is much use on a recurrence as it is a test for first time diagnosis to determine risk of recurrence.  Also, the test is part of all the pathology tests.  Since my recurrence was found in February I can only assume my sample is long gone by now.  Besides most insurance companies do not cover the cost - and the test runs about $3500. 

So I find myself in a position of not knowing what to do.  I really, really do not want to go through chemo again.  Especially not one that is bad for my liver.  I am still waiting to meet with the chemo doc later this month - but in the meantime I am trying to make a case as to why I think I will be ok without chemo.  I mean the doc can do marker tests on me on a monthly basis and monitor if my markers rise and I could do hormone therapy - something other than Femara and see if it actually works.  Maybe even throw in yearly PET scans.  This could work right? Or does science always have to be on your side?