Ca 27 29

[julierene]

My CA 15/3 has never really been a good indicator for me. Is there something else I could ask for instead of that one? Am I off on that or is there a CA 27-29?

[tousled1]

Tumor markers have never been a good indicator for me. Upon my initial diagnosis of Stage IIIc my tumor marker was 15.3 which is well below the "normal" of 35. It never moved up.down more than a point or two. Right now my oncologist is using the HER2 serum test as an indicator for me along with any sympotms I may develop. I have the HER2 serum test done every 12 weeks and so far it's been well below normal.

[Lala]

I use two tumor markers CEA and CA 27-29. I stopped using 15-3 well over a year ago. Tumor markers are not always accurate for some. My markers have always been accurate as I have scans to confirm these.
Best of Luck to you.

[Esther]

I have always used the CA 27-29. That's the only test for TM's I've ever used, and it has been very accurate for me.

Ask your onc about it, just in case it might be a good indicator for you.

[doh2pa]

My onc also used the Ca27/29 but it has never really been elevated for me. Guess if it did go up, I'd really have something to worry about!

[hutchibk]

My onc has always used CA15.3 and it has always been a phenomenal indicator for me... for 4 years! Sounds like I am an anomaly in this group.

I plan to ask about the her2 serum test also in the future.

[Yorkiegirl]

I get a CA 27-29 and CEA every 3 months.