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Barbara2 · 11-01-2006, 07:49 AM

I'm from South Dakota, and our tumor marker tests (CA27-29) are sent out to another state. If I have the test done on a Wednesday, by Monday the results are back.

Oncs are so busy, I doubt that there are many that call their patients themselves, at least mine doesn't. I do one of two things: I either ask the lab to call me when the results come back, or I call them.

If you are anxious for the results, call the office and ask to talk to the lab. They will let you know.

11-01-2006, 07:49 AM	#5
Barbara2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Dakota. Posts: 621	About 5 days I'm from South Dakota, and our tumor marker tests (CA27-29) are sent out to another state. If I have the test done on a Wednesday, by Monday the results are back. Oncs are so busy, I doubt that there are many that call their patients themselves, at least mine doesn't. I do one of two things: I either ask the lab to call me when the results come back, or I call them. If you are anxious for the results, call the office and ask to talk to the lab. They will let you know. __________________ Blessings and Peace, Barbara DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy "at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR- Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+ 5 1/2 CEF Arimidex Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months Prophylactic mastectomy Estradiol #: 13 PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo) Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex. May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6 months. Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.