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Could surgery cause a tumor marker to be elevated? i had diep surgery on december 12. blood work taken a week ago showed slightly elevated marker.
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Slightly?: Tumor markers that are "slightly elevated" usually mean nothing. Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside on either end.
Answered 2/6/2014
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