Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

[Cal-Gal]

Thanks Weety-

I think you are right--that I have 'high-end' normal values-or at least I hope you are on the right track--

I dont have my marker pre-surgery-just post surgery/ pre-chemo which was also 27.

Looks like we are in same boat--my chemo completed about 6 mo prior to yours-I am still on Herceptin as well--

I am looking forward to ending Herceptin in 8 weeks and seeing if they drop even further--

Thanks for taking the time to reply--

[Chelee]

CalGal,
After seeing all your TM'ers results I would not be concerned at all. Your markers were on the higher side to start with. I see the only time they had an upwards trend was during your chemo & that does happen. One thing I'd like you to note too is that TM'ers are not reliable for everyone. For some ppl they just do not work at all. But when they do work...you want to look for a slow or rapid increase. (Like mine climbed very slowly for a yr & not once did they go back down.) I see your TM'ers bounce around a bit. I wouldn't be worried at all if my markers were like yours...honestly I wouldn't. That seems to your "normal" range.

As long as your markers continue to bounce around in consistent range like they are...I would rest easy. Again, remember that TM's don't work for everyone. TM'ers can be stressful as you know...and since they aren't always reliable many onc's refuse to even use them. Why stress the patient out. I hope this helps.

Chelee

[COOK12151]

Hi, my ca 27.29 marker was 33, and I didnot get any treatment.
Can you tell me what does that mean.


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