tumor marker testing?

Becky · 09-04-2007, 03:00 PM

I don't think there's an ideal time wait. You probably want to do it sooner than 6 weeks. Do it in 3-4 weeks. Try to do it first thing in the morning but DON'T have any caffeinated drinks prior to. I read that caffeine can cause the marker to increase.

I just got mine done (routine) and I am anxiously awaiting the results just because... no symptoms but I think everyone understands that every test is stressful - even the routine.

Love and hugs to you

Mary Anne in TX · 09-04-2007, 03:11 PM

Becky, thanks bunches. And I will not do my normal caffeine thing before hand! I'm hoping that is what shot it up the last time. ma

Mary Jo · 09-04-2007, 03:24 PM

Every test is stressful...........for sure. I had my first CA125 test done because of abdominal issues. All checked out fine with exam and transvaginal ultrasound - now just waiting on the CA125 test. Ever since reading Brenda's post under my thread about her friend who went in and had ovary issues, all was fine but CA125 was 9000 I'm a bit on edge.

Of course I have aches and pains here and their (as I think we all do) and am thinking "hmmmmmmmmm, maybe cancer is everywhere." So, we'll wait.

Good luck to you Mary Anne and to you Becky. LOW, LOW, LOW!

Mary Jo

tousled1 · 09-04-2007, 03:33 PM

Praying for both Mary Anne and Becky to have low, low tumor marker tests. Waiting for results of any test are always stressful times.

My oncologist did TMs every 12 weeks but found mine were not at all reliable. HER2 serum test seems to be extremely sensitive for me so we get that done instead. Just had it drawn last week and keeping my fingers crossed.