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Nancy L · 01-05-2012, 03:16 PM

Just an FYI---when I was first diagnosed with metastatic disease after four years of getting this test with no changes, I asked Dr. Slamon and he said this test does not work for everyone. After being metastatic for 3 years, my number is still in the low 30's. Just like mamograms, the CA27.29 is not perfect. Don't get a false sense of security and listen to what your body is telling you.

01-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
Nancy L Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: La Quinta, Ca Posts: 253	Re: First Herceptin treatment and CA27.29 Just an FYI---when I was first diagnosed with metastatic disease after four years of getting this test with no changes, I asked Dr. Slamon and he said this test does not work for everyone. After being metastatic for 3 years, my number is still in the low 30's. Just like mamograms, the CA27.29 is not perfect. Don't get a false sense of security and listen to what your body is telling you.