it's called onco type dx. >> it's basically a dna fingerprint of their tumor. >> reporter: dr. victoria krug is jc's radiation oncologist. >> it tells us is this a type of tumor that needs additional treatment beyond hormone therapy to keep it from coming back oar is this tumor one that would -- or is this tumor one that would not respond to chemo at all and is going to get the most benefit just from the hormone therapy? >> reporter: the onco type dx test takes place on the pathology specimen taken at the time of surgery. it looks at a group of genes within that sample to see how active they are. the results of the test are scored between 0 and 100. jc's score was 13. >> below 17 then you're considered in a risk category where chemotherapy would have no impact and you have a well behaved less aggressive cancer. in the mid-30s and above that's considered a high risk range where we know that chemotherapy has a significant impact on your outcome. >> reporter: onco type dx is not for every woman diagnosed with early stage invasive ductal carcinoma. it's primarily intended for those

it's called onco type dx. >> it's basically a dna fingerprint of their tumor. >> reporter: dr.toria crug is the radiation oncologist. >> it tells success this a tumor that needs additional treatment beyond hormone therapy to keep it from coming back or is this tumor one that would not respond to chemo at all and it's going to get the most benefit just from the hormone therapy? >> reporter: the onco type dx test takes place on the pathology specimen taken at the time of surgery. it looks at a group of genes within that sample to see how active they are. the results of the test are scored between 0 and 100. jc's score was 13. >> below 17 you're considered in a risk category where chemotherapy would have no impact and you have a well behaved less aggressive cancer. in the mid-30s and above that's considered a high risk range where we know that chemotherapy has a significant impact on your outcome. >> reporter: onco type dx not for every woman diagnosed with early stage invasive ducto carcinoma. >> there's not a one size fits all. it's really very personalized and will back more an

miriam oncos rides his bicycle on this trail almost every day. >> it's surprising to hear that there's somebody held up at gunpoint. that's somewhat disturbing, i guess. i'd better be watching next time what time i go. >> reporter: and police say if you have any information give them a call. we're live in palo alto tonight. george kiriyama, nbc bay area news. >> okay, thanks, george. >>> still ahead an nbc bay area investigative exclusive unit. how a local woman got a $65,000 check and was saved from bankruptcy. >>> plus we're going back to london to see how that city beat out the bay area to host the summer games. >>> then -- [ screaming ]. >> a close call as heavy storms sweep across the east coast. >>> and good evening. i'm jeff ranieri. we'll have a look at the radar and we're also tracking a little bit of warmling air in the forecast as we head into the forecast. we'll talk about a much hotter seven-day and when 90s will return. coming up. >>> tonight an update on an investigative report. it was a car deal gone bad. a local family accused a san jose auto dealer of stealing $65,000

they are celebrating in every sense of s the world, from aerial artists to free fireworks, concerts oncowhy you might wanth to schedule a weekend here, live next on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. [ obama ] i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. >>> time to say good morning toa our fan y in a relatively short amount of time, national harbor has becoms a destination place, not only from traveling out of town, butt for a local the locals. it's a power outages wonderfule get-away, and they sell -- but it's a wonderful get-away.aw amy, the last time i say you,ay you and i were bo