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Q: My markers went from 2.2 to 3.6 and now my doctor wants me to have another test.. I am a breast cancer survivor, had hormonal receptive breast cancer
Markers are tricky - many doctors don't place much faith in them, as they can rise when there's cancer someplace - but can also rise for no apparent reason. I have several friends who've sweated out a raise in their tumor markers, only to see them go down again with a couple of months. So, be concerned enough to follow up, but please don't panic; this may be just a false alarm. Take care - PJH
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