My tumor markers has risen after only 3 months on new treatment. Started @ 219 went down to 151 the 6 weeks later back @ 235. Recent bone scans show some bone lesions undetectable, some unchanged, ...
Hey Cate I don't suppose it could be something as banal as having had a flue shot? Those markers are mercurial and simple things, like a cold or infection, can make your body produce the same proteins it does when it is trying to get on top of cancer cells. If you've read your new meds may produce a reaction like that in the same timeframe, it may be possible that is all there is too it. Mxx