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1 Have you been newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer? Have you discussed whether chemotherapy will be part of your treatment plan? This guide is designed to educate newly diagnosed women with early-stage breast cancer about Oncotype DX, a diagnostic test that may help you and your doctor make a more informed treatment decision.

2 The additional information provided by Oncotype DX made a difficult decision much easier. I felt as if I had made the best possible decision for me, and I was able to concentrate all my energies on getting better. Sandy, mother and teacher Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006

3 Have you recently been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer? Are you struggling to make treatment choices? Then you may be interested to know that many women with early-stage breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy. For some women, chemotherapy may not add any significant medical advantage. Oncotype DX is a diagnostic test that helps identify which women with early-stage, estrogen receptorpositive breast cancer are more likely to benefit from adding chemotherapy to their hormonal therapy. This test also helps an individual woman understand the likelihood of having her breast cancer return. Oncotype DX provides important information that you and your doctor may use when making decisions about treatment. The Need for Treatment Planning After a breast cancer diagnosis, doctors and patients work together to plan an appropriate course of treatment following surgery. The goal is to keep breast cancer from coming back. One key step in treatment planning is to determine how beneficial certain types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, may be for an individual patient. Another step is to understand the individual likelihood of having her cancer return.

4 Therefore, learning as much as you can about your breast cancer tumor right now can help you and your healthcare team develop a more informed treatment plan. Gathering Information to Help Make the Right Treatment Decision for You While it is upsetting to receive a diagnosis of breast cancer, it is important to gather as much information as possible to determine a treatment plan that is right for you. Because every patient s breast cancer is unique, your doctor will analyze your cancer to design a plan based on the specific characteristics of your breast tumor. To help your doctor understand your tumor, many factors will be assessed. These factors include your age, the size of your invasive tumor, whether your tumor has spread and whether there are estrogen receptors and HER2 receptors on the cells of your tumor. Katherine, podiatrist and ski instructor Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003

5 In addition to these factors, the Oncotype DX test provides more information about what is happening inside your tumor. The test measures the activity of 21 different genes, 16 of which relate to both benefit from chemotherapy and the chance of cancer coming back. What is Oncotype DX? Oncotype DX is a unique diagnostic breast cancer test that looks at the activity of 21 different genes in a woman s breast tumor tissue. The test measures the chances of your breast cancer returning and the likelihood of your benefiting from chemotherapy treatment. 1,2 What Are the Benefits of Oncotype DX? Oncotype DX gives you and your doctor a better understanding of how your tumor behaves. This important information helps determine which treatment to use. As Oncotype DX provides individualized information about your tumor, it enables the treatment plan to be tailored specifically for you. 3 Speak with your healthcare team to understand how Oncotype DX results may impact your treatment planning.

6 Is the Oncotype DX Test Right for Me? The Oncotype DX test is appropriate for women who are newly diagnosed with early-stage, lymph nodenegative and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Additionally, certain women with estrogen receptorpositive, lymph node-positive breast cancer may wish to discuss with their doctor if the Oncotype DX test would be of benefit to their care. 6,7 What Will I Learn from the Oncotype DX Test? Your doctor will receive a report with the results of your Oncotype DX test. The report contains the Recurrence Score result, which is a number between 0 and 100. Women with lower Recurrence Score values have a lower risk that their cancer will return. These women also have a cancer that is less likely to respond to chemotherapy, so their doctors may recommend treatment with hormone therapy alone. Women with higher Recurrence Score values have a stronger chance that their breast cancer will return. While this can be distressing, the

7 There are so few resources that can give you that degree of guidance, direction, and information to make your treatment decisions. I felt like science was really taking care of me. Laurie, author and anthropologist Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005

8 My Recurrence Score result was one more piece of information that helped us make that decision. You want to get as many facts together as you can. Joyce, artist and real estate agent Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006

9 good news is that women with higher Recurrence Score values are more likely to gain a large benefit from chemotherapy. For these women, having chemotherapy (in addition to hormonal therapy) may help reduce the chance that their cancer will come back in the future. It is important to understand that a lower Recurrence Score result does not mean that there is no chance that a woman s breast cancer will return. Also, a higher Recurrence Score does not mean that a woman s breast cancer will definitely return. The Oncotype DX test results also provide additional information, such as the activity levels of the estrogen and progesterone receptors in your tumor, to help further guide your treatment. Is the Oncotype DX Test Incorporated in Practice Guidelines? Yes, many do. In fact, the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO ) is an organization of cancer experts that publishes guidelines for how doctors should treat cancer. In 2007, these experts published a report that states that breast cancer doctors may use the Oncotype DX test for patients with hormone receptorpositive, lymph node-negative breast cancer. 4

10 Another leading group of cancer experts involved is the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN ), which first incorporated the Oncotype DX test for consideration in their 2008 breast cancer treatment guidelines. 5 These guidelines are used by doctors throughout the United States to help them with treatment planning for women with breast cancer. Since Oncotype DX became available in 2004, it has been used by thousands of doctors to help guide treatment for over 175,000 women. Oncotype DX is the only test included in the ASCO and NCCN guidelines that predicts whether or not a woman with early-stage breast cancer is likely to benefit from chemotherapy. 8 This information can help each woman and her doctor develop a more personalized treatment plan. How is the Oncotype DX Test Performed? Oncotype DX is performed on a small amount of your tumor tissue that was removed during your original surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, or core biopsy). This tissue is routinely saved and stored at the hospital where you had your surgery. When your doctor orders the Oncotype DX test, the hospital will send a sample of your tissue to Genomic Health,

11 Knowing I could make a game plan with some certainty helped me get back to normalcy. Susie, grandmother and retired nurse Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007

12 the laboratory that performs the Oncotype DX test. This means that you will NOT have to go through any additional surgery or procedure to get the Oncotype DX test. Is the Oncotype DX Test Reliable? The Oncotype DX test has been studied in many different clinical trials with more than 4,000 women, demonstrating its accuracy and consistency. To learn more about these trials, please visit In addition, to obtain a precise and accurate measure, the 21 genes in the Oncotype DX test are measured three separate times in each woman s tumor sample. When Should the Oncotype DX Test Be Done? It is important for your doctor to request the Oncotype DX test before starting any treatment with chemotherapy, since the Oncotype DX test is intended to help determine whether or not you are likely to benefit from chemotherapy in addition to your hormonal therapy. If you do not know the stage of your breast tumor or the estrogen receptor or nodal status, please check with your doctor.

13 How Long Will it Take to Get the Results of the Oncotype DX Test? It will typically take 10 to 14 days from the date the tumor sample is received by Genomic Health for the results to be available. The Oncotype DX test results are sent to your doctor so that he or she can discuss the results with you and answer your questions. How Do I Get the Oncotype DX Test? The Oncotype DX test can only be ordered by a licensed healthcare professional, such as your doctor. You may wish to share this brochure with your doctor and ask if Oncotype DX may be of benefit to you. Gail, retired medical assistant and fashion lover Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007

14 Before my Oncotype DX test, the people at Genomic Health called to tell me that they had taken care of the insurance paperwork for me so I wouldn t have to worry about that. Three days later, I heard from Genomic Health that my insurance would cover the cost of the test, long before I ever heard back from the insurance company itself. It was quite a relief, given all of the other stress. Suzie, retired ecomonics professor and sailing enthusiast Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007

15 Is the Oncotype DX Test Covered by Insurance? Most insurance carriers, including Medicare, Aetna, CIGNA, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem/WellPoint, Humana, Blue Cross Federal, and many others cover the Oncotype DX test for eligible patients. Genomic Health has a comprehensive program to assist you throughout the entire reimbursement process. Every eligible patient should have access to Oncotype DX regardless of their financial situation, so our Genomic Access Program (GAP) offers: Financial assistance for all patients who qualify (including uninsured and underinsured patients) For those with insurance, GAP can determine up front whether your plan covers the test Prior authorization from your insurance company (if required) Processing of your claim when the test is complete (as required) Assistance throughout the appeal process if your claim is denied (at you or your doctor s request) Please note that in the rare event that attempts to gain insurance coverage are not successful, you may be financially responsible for some or all costs associated with the Oncotype DX test.

16 For specific insurance and financial-aid questions, please contact Genomic Health Customer Service at (866) ONCOTYPE ( ) and we will be happy to assist you. For additional resources and information, please visit or Elizabeth, mother and jewelry designer Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005

17 List of Terms Cancer: A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control or order. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymph nodes to other parts of the body. Cell: The smallest unit of tissues that make up any living thing. Cells have a very specialized structure and function. Chemotherapy: Treatment with drugs, given intravenously (in the vein), orally (by mouth), and by other routes of administration, to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. These drugs are toxic to cancer cells and to normal cells. Due to the toxic nature of many of these drugs to all cells, chemotherapy can result in mild-to-severe side effects. Clinical Trial: A research study where patients help scientists evaluate ways to prevent, detect, diagnose or treat diseases. Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A term that can be used to describe stage I and II, lymph node-negative breast cancer. Estrogen Receptor (ER): A protein that may be present on certain cells to which estrogen molecules can attach. The term ER positive means a woman s cancer cells may be sensitive to hormone therapy.

18 Gene: The basic unit of heredity found in most cells of the body. Genomics: The study of complex sets of genes, their expression (level of activity), and their effects on biology. Hormonal Therapy: The use of specific drugs, such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, to reduce or regulate the production or effects of hormones in the body. Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2): A protein that appears in the cancer cells of some women with breast cancer. A woman whose tumor has greaterthan-normal levels of HER2 is considered HER2 positive. A woman whose tumor has normal levels of HER2 is considered HER2 negative. Lumpectomy: A surgical procedure that removes a localized mass of tissue, including the breast cancer tumor and a small amount of tissue surrounding the tumor. Lymph Nodes: Small bean-shaped organs (sometimes called lymph glands); part of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes under the arm drain fluid from the chest and arm. During surgery, some underarm lymph nodes are removed to help determine the stage of breast cancer. Susan, art teacher and grandmother Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004

19 Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast. Newly Diagnosed: A term used to describe breast cancer that has recently been identified. Node-Negative Breast Cancer: Breast cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes. Node-Positive Breast Cancer: Breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. Progesterone Receptor (PR): A protein that may be present on certain cells to which progesterone molecules can attach. The term PR positive refers to tumor cells that contain the progesterone receptor protein. These cells are generally sensitive to hormone therapy. Staging: A classification system for breast cancers based on the size of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, and whether the cancer has spread to other sites in the body (metastasis). Tumor: Tissue growth where the cells that make up the tissue have multiplied uncontrollably. A tumor can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Linda, human resources manager and active volunteer Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006

20 To learn more about Oncotype DX, visit and talk to your healthcare team. For insurance and financial-aid questions or other questions about the Oncotype DX test, please call US (English) 866-ONCOTYPE ( ), US (Spanish) and International: For more information about Genomic Health, including future areas of research, please visit or References: 1. Paik S, Tang G, Shak S, et al. Gene expression and benefit of chemotherapy in women with node-negative, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2006;24(23): Paik S, Shak S, Tang G, et al. A multigene assay to predict recurrence of tamoxifen-treated, node-negative breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2004;351(27): Lo SS, Mumby PB, Rychlik K, et al. Prospective multicenter study of the impact of the 21-gene Recurrence Score on medical oncologist and patient adjuvant breast cancer treatment selection. J Clin Oncol. 2010;28(10): Harris L, Fritsche H, Mennel R, et al. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2007 update of recommendations for the use of tumor markers in breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25(33): National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Breast Cancer Albain KS, Barlow WE, Shak S, et al. Prognostic and predictive value of the 21-gene recurrence score assay in postmenopausal women with node-positive, oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer on chemotherapy: a retrospective analysis of a randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2010;11: Dowsett M, Cuzick J, Wale C, et al. Prediction of risk of distant recurrence using the 21-gene recurrence score in node-negative and node-positive postmenopausal patients with breast cancer treated with anastrozole or tamoxifen: a TransATAC study. J Clin Oncol ;28: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ASCO are registered trademarks of ASCO; National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and NCCN are registered trademarks of NCCN. ASCO and NCCN do not endorse any product or therapy. Genomic Health, Oncotype DX and Recurrence Score are registered trademarks of Genomic Health, Inc Genomic Health, Inc. All rights reserved. GHI010 Rev /10

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