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If tumor markers are elevated does it mean tamoxifen isn't working? dr. wants to recheck in two weeks. what is next? had recon surgery in december.
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Check again: Not sure what "recon surgery" means but please do not take an elevated tumor marker as a certainty for cancer. You did not say how much it went up but remember there can be lab errors and even if it's a true elevation, it may not have any meaning. A tumor marker can go up for other reasons. I see nothing wrong with repeating one in a short interval. Hope it all goes well.
Answered 2/7/2014
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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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Last blood work showed tumor marker ca 27.29 with # 46.3. It was #28.9 in oct , 22.6 in aug.Surgery in dec. Dr doing recheck in 2 wks. Should i worry?
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