Question 1

does breast cancer show up in blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it does, but you have to specifically order the correct tumor marker and not all breast cancers have elevated blood levels of tumor markers.  This means that it is not a good way to monitor for breast cancer.

Question 2

what are the necessary blood tests after  treatment of breast cancer to detect if your ok . is ca 125 important?

Accepted Answer

Not Ca 125 : Tumor marker ca 125 is not important in breast cancer is more for ovarian cancer and also non specific.  Unfortunately for breast cancer there is no specific tumor markers, how ever  ca 15.3  ca 27.29and CEA  levels found to useful for  monitoring recurrences.

Question 3

i went for blood tests today to check tumour markers as i have previous breast cancer history. i ould only get 2 tubes of blood but needed 4. i am also going for a bone scan.opinions?

Accepted Answer

Might be enough: The requirement for number of tube comes from both the type of tube needed for a particular test as well as the volume of blood needed.  The volume part also depends on how concentrated your blood is--less liquid in your blood means you need more tubes.  Your doctor will be notified if some of the tests needed could not be done, and then he or she can decide if you need to be drawn again.

Question 4

could breast cancer show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

No: Breast cancer does not show up on a blood test. Breast cancer is diagnosed by biopsy of abnormal breast lesions seen on mammogram or biopsy of a breast lump.

Question 5

is it possible for breast cancer to show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

No: As of today, all blood tests looking for tumor markers, that is molecules representing the tumor, that are shed into the blood stream are carbohydrate in origin. Ie. Ca 125, ca 19.9 are markers with the ca prefix represent carbohydrate antibody,  such markers are seen in  many tumors and many cases of organ inflammation.  As such they can only be used for monitoring.

Question 6

breast cancer survival, treatment over in oct 13. fever for 3 days, blood test shows all ok except nutraphil 85% lyphocyte 12% azithromycine 500 3 day?

Accepted Answer

Appear to be: Unrelated to cancer , more info needed not just differential  count , if antibiotic you are taking ,  is rx ed by your doctor is ok , other wise see your doctor for the cause of your fever in order to treat you.

Question 7

i had left chest pain for the last two months. the ultra sound, blood test, cardiogram and xray shows i'm clear from breast cancer and heart attack.

Accepted Answer

Good news: It is good they cleared you, results are normal' no cardiac problem, no breast cancer , they are very good news, did they clear you from anxiety, which you have to do, work on that you will be fine, speak to your doctor again, make sure you go for your follow up visits.

Question 8

after finding a breast lump, i had a blood test that came back normal. is it still possible to have breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Yes! Yes!: There is not a blood test to detect breast cancer.  If there is an abnormal lump, you need a mammogram and ultrasound and then a biopsy to make a diagnosis.  Only a biopsy, which is taking a sample of the lump, can determine if you do or do not have breast cancer. A biopsy can be done with a needle and results obtained in 24-72hours.  See a breast specialist for evaluation-do not delay!

Question 9

i am a breast cancer survival - do i need to do the tumour markers blood test -ca153, ca19.9, ca12.5, cea, afp?

Accepted Answer

Helpful: Tumor marker like 27.29 can be use in conjunction with physical exam and xray/mammogram to detect cancer recurrent.

Question 10

after finding a breast lump, i had a blood test that came back with normal blood count, is it still a possibility to have breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests don't he: No blood tests would help to diagnose breast cancer. The only way to diagnose cancer is biopsy of the lump once it is confirmed to be real on an x-ray(mammogram). So you are advised to find a doctor who knows how to investigate a lump in breast , which most dcotors do. But a physical exam is the first step in order to decide if an x-ray or ultrasound is needed. Any palpable lump requires biopsy.

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I went for blood tests today to check tumour markers as i have previous breast cancer history. i ould only get 2 tubes of blood but needed 4. i am also going for a bone scan.opinions?

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Could breast cancer show up on a blood test?

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Is it possible for breast cancer to show up on a blood test?

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Breast cancer survival, treatment over in oct 13. fever for 3 days, blood test shows all ok except nutraphil 85% lyphocyte 12% azithromycine 500 3 day?

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I had left chest pain for the last two months. the ultra sound, blood test, cardiogram and xray shows i'm clear from breast cancer and heart attack.

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After finding a breast lump, i had a blood test that came back normal. is it still possible to have breast cancer?

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I am a breast cancer survival - do i need to do the tumour markers blood test -ca153, ca19.9, ca12.5, cea, afp?

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After finding a breast lump, i had a blood test that came back with normal blood count, is it still a possibility to have breast cancer?

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