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Nic_B
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12 years ago

Tumour Marker Tests

Hi all

Haven't been on for a while as my Mum passed away from cancer on Mothers Day (yeah great!) and recovering from that and then found out today that after going to the GP and not feeling well, he ordered some blood tests which showed the tumour marker was high (32) - does anyone know much about this ?- they have moved my oncology appointment up to next week and the GP said it might mean the cancer is back or it may not???

Hard not to worry - so would love to hear from anyone who knows a bit about this.
Cheers Nicole

 

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  • Nic_B's avatar
    Nic_B
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks for your comments ladies - I agree they seem to cause more worry than good , I guess we all just get paranoid that the cancer will come back when often there are other things going on to cause irregular blood tests.

    Cheers Nicole

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Apparently anything under 35 is in the normal range xx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Apparently anything under 35 is in the normal range xx

  • Debbie_J's avatar
    Debbie_J
    Member
    12 years ago

     I had them first done in 2011 after I  had breast cancer and had a mastectomy. I have had them done 3 times since and my markers have gone from 18 to 24. My GP did not know if it meant cancer or not. I saw my surgeon for my check up the other week and asked him did it mean the cancer was back. Did not know and said markers are not always a good indication. I see my Onc in November and I will have another lot of blood tests before I see her and will see what she says.

    I worried myself each time they went up. Many things can cause it to go up , not related to cancer. I am not going to do my head in about it will just wait and see. No use getting all stressed when it may be nothing.

    I was told they cause more worry than good.

    Keep us informed. 

    Big Hugs Debbie

  • Debbie_J's avatar
    Debbie_J
    Member
    12 years ago

     I had them first done in 2011 after I  had breast cancer and had a mastectomy. I have had them done 3 times since and my markers have gone from 18 to 24. My GP did not know if it meant cancer or not. I saw my surgeon for my check up the other week and asked him did it mean the cancer was back. Did not know and said markers are not always a good indication. I see my Onc in November and I will have another lot of blood tests before I see her and will see what she says.

    I worried myself each time they went up. Many things can cause it to go up , not related to cancer. I am not going to do my head in about it will just wait and see. No use getting all stressed when it may be nothing.

    I was told they cause more worry than good.

    Keep us informed. 

    Big Hugs Debbie

  • Julia44's avatar
    Julia44
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi,

    I have never had tumour markers done, don't know why.

    Good Luck with your oncologist.

    Julia

  • Nic_B's avatar
    Nic_B
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks Michelle - I don't know what mine were at the start and can't see the oncologist til Thursday so am trying to think positive thoughts till then. Does everyone have tumour markers taking when they are diagnosed at the start?

    Cheers Nicole

  • Nic_B's avatar
    Nic_B
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks Michelle - I don't know what mine were at the start and can't see the oncologist til Thursday so am trying to think positive thoughts till then. Does everyone have tumour markers taking when they are diagnosed at the start?

    Cheers Nicole

  • Nic_B's avatar
    Nic_B
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks Michelle - I don't know what mine were at the start and can't see the oncologist til Thursday so am trying to think positive thoughts till then. Does everyone have tumour markers taking when they are diagnosed at the start?

    Cheers Nicole