Tumor Marker Increases Within Normal Range
Has anyone had experience with tumor markers increasing within the normal range? Since completing chemo/rads/mx after stage IV diagnosis (one unconfirmed met to the sacrum) I had been staying in the 13-14 range on the CA 15-3. I just had it increase to 19.6. I know that's a "normal" range, but it is still concerning to me. Thank you all - what a great community.
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I was always told "normal is normal." It's like any other blood test - two lab draws for the same test done within a minute of each other will never have exactly the same result.
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screech, I get blood work done once a month. How often do you get yours done? My onc does not get concerned when the tumor marker for ca15-3 is within normal range, even if it is rising. Mine does sometimes fluctuate up or down a few points here and there.
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Hi Divinemrsm - They only do tumor markers yearly for me. The oncologist was completely unconcerned. In fact, he didn't think I need to re-do them for my October appointment. I really appreciate you responding. You were (and are) a BIG inspiration to me when I first started all this cancer business back in 2014. I was 50 then and wonder of all wonders, I'm 60 now!
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screech, I love that you are now 60!!!!
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