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I just had my tumor markers taken on Oct 23, and I'm assuming that since I haven't heard anything, all is okay.

The funny thing is that this last visit was my first, post-Herceptin follow-up appt. I am now visiting the Onc ever four months. I was nervous because I thought that this was going to be my first tumor marker test. It turns out that I've been having these tests for over a year-- they took the blood before they infused the Herceptin and I never even knew. Long story short, I had no idea to be nervous, and my quality of life was probably better for it. Obviously, the numbers were fine and didn't raise any suspicion. So I've decided that I don't want to know what the numbers are-- it is the Oncs job to worry, and it is my job to live. I have a lot of confidence in my treatment center, they are very well managed, so perhaps it is a luxury to have that level of trust.

Good luck,
Jen