So Frustrated
Saw my surgeon today for my 6mth check up. I asked him about cea 15 cancer marker test, as my GP has done them 5 times since 2011. Since the first test which was 18 it has now gone up to 24, which ...
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Hi ladies, just to add to this, I understand that these tumour marker tests will be used if metasteses are present, as they can show how things are progressing. My oncologist doesn't find them to be very accurate when early breast cancer has been diagnosed. He said other examination techniques give him a better picture at subsequent follow up appointments. If mets were suspected, various other tests, as well as these tumour marker blood tests would be used to chart progression. I was happy enough with this explanation, but maybe other doctors do things differently. Love Chris xx