Tumor markers

just thought i would weigh in on the tumour marker debate, its a test that my oncologist has used since my diagnosis 4 years ago of metastatic breast cancer in my liver and bones, along with all the other tests for me it is used along with other tests, liver etc to keep an eye on how i am doing i have a blood test every 19 days{whilst i have been on xeloda},its just how he likes to do things however i know that many oncologists dont operate like this its purely a matter of choice for the oncologist, fortunately for me my markers are low which is showing that the drug i am on is working, i feel quite secure knowing that i am being well looked after and of course seeing my oncologist every 6 weeks means he gets to have a good look at me to see how i am i might add i am in the public system and have to travel 3ooks round trip to see him, i know of other oncologists who do video conferencing but my partner and i are happy to do the trip we like to be able to sit down and talk over any problems face to face - its all a matter of each oncologist and how they choose to treat you, I used to get uptight about my marker levels but dont any more what will be will be -
wendy55