Are CA15.3 tests standard after 7years
I had early breast cancer 7 years ago, at my visit yesterday my oncologist ordered tests,one being CA15.3 and a couple other ones, o was wondering is it normal for him to order this test checking for...
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Hi @Milly21
I seriously wish that MY GP would run these tests on me at least yearly ..... as it is them being proactive in spotting stuff before it might become a problem!
Sadly, the fact is that up to 30% of us (early stage, successful surgery, Rads/and or/chemo & Tabs) .... may go on to develop Stage 4/Mets ..... and they do NOT know who or why this may occur.
But the GOOD news is that 70% WON'T go on to develop Mets .... so let's dwell more on that. xx
There are huge advances going on in the BC diagnostics areas - and if they can pick up on anything EARLY, that has GOT to be a bonus. So ... look at it that your Onc as being VERY PROACTIVE on your behalf xx
take care, all the best & have a great Xmas - as your Onc looks like a good one! :)
I seriously wish that MY GP would run these tests on me at least yearly ..... as it is them being proactive in spotting stuff before it might become a problem!
Sadly, the fact is that up to 30% of us (early stage, successful surgery, Rads/and or/chemo & Tabs) .... may go on to develop Stage 4/Mets ..... and they do NOT know who or why this may occur.
But the GOOD news is that 70% WON'T go on to develop Mets .... so let's dwell more on that. xx
There are huge advances going on in the BC diagnostics areas - and if they can pick up on anything EARLY, that has GOT to be a bonus. So ... look at it that your Onc as being VERY PROACTIVE on your behalf xx
take care, all the best & have a great Xmas - as your Onc looks like a good one! :)