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New protocol when NED: no tumor markers
I am 8 years out from DX and 6.5 years out from my last Herceptin. I am healthy but still see my oncologist twice a year. On my last visit April 2014, I was told that I would not be getting tumor markers anymore. If I understood correctly, they are no longer the "gold standard" if you are NED. I think I will call back and ask a few questions. Does anyone know about this change in protocol? Is it because it has been so long since treatment? Is it because of my age? Are others still getting tumor marker numbers? If I recall correctly mine was always around "7". Thanks for any information you can share.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
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Catherine
Found my own lump in the shower
April 2006 at the age of 58
Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm
Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks
Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06
33 rads after the surgery
1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07
15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021
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