[Jackie07]

I've been wondering about my 'tumor marker' since it has been mentioned quite often on the board. AlaskaAngel explained it well on her post and I thought I would bring it up so others (new comers like me?) can see. My oncologist has never mentioned it to me so I thought I would ask for one. So I asked the Nurse practioner to give me a 'tumor marker' test. She arranged a blood test for me. Then I saw the oncologist. He said the blood test was perfect and he checked on my chest muscles around the scar and explained to me the bumps I felt were the joints of my ribs. He also mentioned that since I had had mastectomy, my rib cage had changed position and most of the strange feeling I felt when touching the area is due to the changes in my chest wall.

I was glad to get my questions answered. My oncologist also encouraged me to continue to be vigilent. He's the same one that diagnosed my 'diastasis recti' (pulled my belly muscle when learning Yoga - only went 3 times and had to stop) and quelmed my worries. I am so glad I got on this board to learn so much from everyone. Hope this post might bring some interest to some new comers like me.