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Becky · 08-01-2007, 05:44 PM

My markers are always all over the place but under 38. I have had readings that range from 8 to 21. It is what is normal for you. My cousin (who goes to the same onc as me) always runs in single digits and scored a 12 last time and FREAKED. I just said that's a low reading for me who always is in the high teens.

I wouldn't give this a second thought. However, if your numbers are dramatically going up, up, up - that's different.

Even if you are slightly above 38 consistently and "thats your number" then thats your number.

Hope this helps

08-01-2007, 05:44 PM	#5
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	My markers are always all over the place but under 38. I have had readings that range from 8 to 21. It is what is normal for you. My cousin (who goes to the same onc as me) always runs in single digits and scored a 12 last time and FREAKED. I just said that's a low reading for me who always is in the high teens. I wouldn't give this a second thought. However, if your numbers are dramatically going up, up, up - that's different. Even if you are slightly above 38 consistently and "thats your number" then thats your number. Hope this helps __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"