Result's- should i be worried?

Hi Pam

Yes, my Doctor always stresses it is the trend that they look for not the numbers.  When I was on my first treatment my numbers went up and up (and doubling) then had scans which showed that the treatment wasn't working.  I then changed treatment and the trends for the last 4 scans have been down (although still not in 'normal' range)  

But you should definitely clarify things with your Dr.

Amy x

Was your Oncologist concerned? What pattern have your tumour markers followed in the past? Mine usually go down when treatment is changed, but there is always a "tumour flare" before then as dead cancer cells in the bloodstream are affecting the reading. Have you just changed treatment?

They can be very unreliable and respond to infection, too much coffee and stress to name just a few things that can affect the readings.

I read on an American site that you should only be worried if there is a continuing trend upwards and they double and then double again!

However, very hard to sit still and do nothing. When is your next blood test? Do you have CEA done as well? Could you ring your Oncologist for further clarification?

With love

Joy K