FAQS: Tumor Markers

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Thursday, November 11, 2010

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As a breast cancer survivor, you may have heard of “tumor markers.” What exactly are tumor markers? How accurate are they? And why do some doctors disregard them, while others set great store by them? Q. At my last appointment, my oncologist mentioned tumor markers, and ...

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Peglove

11/11/10 7:45pm

So what is considered "high"? And are these tests done every blood test? Thanks for the info!

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

11/11/10 8:07pm

I could probably look up the specific numbers, Peg, but if your doctor wants you to have the tests, s/he'll let you know the range of scores and what they signify. The interval between tests varies from woman to woman, depending on how high the onco. feels her risk of recurrence might be. PJH

WillFightIt

11/12/10 10:03am

Thanks for the informative article..:)

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

11/12/10 3:00pm

Hey, how are you doing these days? Nice to hear form you again... PJH

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