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10-31-2006, 09:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: naples fl
Posts: 17
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still have not heard on my tumor marker test
hello everyone i am wondering if it is bad not to hear from my doctor yet on my results. i had it done last thurs.10-26-06.do you all think no news is good news or will he just tell me on this thurs? i am very scared!!!!can anyone tell me your experince on this please.thank you very much.kerry
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10-31-2006, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 624
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My oncologist usually tells me on my next follow-up visit. I am not even really sure how long it takes to get the results back. I guess I am somewhat of a passive bc patient, or am just afraid to ask, but that is usually when I get the information. I think it is more fear on my part. Good luck on the results. I wish you well.
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10-31-2006, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 2,104
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Kerry,
Usually it takes a week to get tumor marker tests back so you'll should get your results when you see your oncologist. Now the HER2 Serum test takes about 2 weeks to get back. I'm still waiting for the results of my Serum test.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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11-01-2006, 05:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 301
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I just had blood work for these tests too, and I figured it would be a week or two before I heard.
Regards,
Shell
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11-01-2006, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: South Dakota.
Posts: 621
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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.
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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.
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11-01-2006, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 250
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I just had my tumor markers taken on Oct 23, and I'm assuming that since I haven't heard anything, all is okay.
The funny thing is that this last visit was my first, post-Herceptin follow-up appt. I am now visiting the Onc ever four months. I was nervous because I thought that this was going to be my first tumor marker test. It turns out that I've been having these tests for over a year-- they took the blood before they infused the Herceptin and I never even knew. Long story short, I had no idea to be nervous, and my quality of life was probably better for it. Obviously, the numbers were fine and didn't raise any suspicion. So I've decided that I don't want to know what the numbers are-- it is the Oncs job to worry, and it is my job to live. I have a lot of confidence in my treatment center, they are very well managed, so perhaps it is a luxury to have that level of trust.
Good luck,
Jen
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dx 4/05 @ 34 y.o.
Stage IIIC, ER+ (90%)/PR+ (95%)/HER2+ (IHC 3+)
lumpectomy-- 2.5 cm 15+/37 nodes
(IVF in between surgery and chemo)
tx dd A/C, followed by dd Taxol & Herceptin
30 rads (or was it 35?)
Finished Herceptin on 7/24/06
Tamox
livingcured.blogspot.com
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." -- Helen Keller
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11-01-2006, 08:24 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: naples fl
Posts: 17
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thanks
thanks for all of your help and support i will get my results tomorrow i will let you all know .kerry
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