Tumour Marker up!!!!
I had a blood test last Saturday in readiness for my 1st anniversary checks and scans. I got a call back yesterday to visit my GP.
I tried to be positive l and hope he just wanted to discuss my vitamin D or calcium levels (yeah, right!) but as soon as I walked into the surgery he said that my tumour marker was up from last time.
When I was diagnosed on 20 July they were 35, down to 25 in January for my 6 mth blood test, but back up to 36 this week.
He asked whether they usually fluctuate but I haven't had enough done to have a pattern yet. He said it may be nothing but wants to be cautious.
I was already booked in for a mammogram and ultrasound Friday 18/8 anyway and an appointment with my cancer surgeon Tuesday 22/8. Depending on the results next week, I'll go back to my oncologist for further review.
I didn't need chemo or radiation last year as I had a mastectomy with clear margins and clear lymph nodes (grade 1, 13mm IDC)
I feel OK and am just trying to keep a calm and logical head at the moment, but the fear is lurking just under the surface. I don't want it to bubble over! I've heard that tumour markers can be unreliable...
Just when I hit 12 months and thought I could relax a little, another kick comes out of the blue. And even if everything is fine this time, how do I ever trust my body and not think about the cancer coming back. I thought it was just the anniversaries which were going to cause anxiety! I think this has just hit home that I am going to worry forever! Jane xx
I tried to be positive l and hope he just wanted to discuss my vitamin D or calcium levels (yeah, right!) but as soon as I walked into the surgery he said that my tumour marker was up from last time.
When I was diagnosed on 20 July they were 35, down to 25 in January for my 6 mth blood test, but back up to 36 this week.
He asked whether they usually fluctuate but I haven't had enough done to have a pattern yet. He said it may be nothing but wants to be cautious.
I was already booked in for a mammogram and ultrasound Friday 18/8 anyway and an appointment with my cancer surgeon Tuesday 22/8. Depending on the results next week, I'll go back to my oncologist for further review.
I didn't need chemo or radiation last year as I had a mastectomy with clear margins and clear lymph nodes (grade 1, 13mm IDC)
I feel OK and am just trying to keep a calm and logical head at the moment, but the fear is lurking just under the surface. I don't want it to bubble over! I've heard that tumour markers can be unreliable...
Just when I hit 12 months and thought I could relax a little, another kick comes out of the blue. And even if everything is fine this time, how do I ever trust my body and not think about the cancer coming back. I thought it was just the anniversaries which were going to cause anxiety! I think this has just hit home that I am going to worry forever! Jane xx
