Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Northern NJ
When to Retest Ca27.29 Posted: 06-08-04 12:26pm
My mother is now 78 and 2 yrs ago after a
mammography and further tests detected
dcis and undergoing two resections, but
without obtaining clean margins, had a
mastectomy. Lymph nodes were clean..
Underwent radiation treatment, no chemo
and has been on arimidex.
Oncologist does blood work every 6 months
and her ca27.29 has been constant at 35.
But, now the latest blood work elevated
to 44.
No other symptoms or problems.
Her oncologist wants to wait 3 months for
another test.
Is this reasonable or should a follow up
test be done sooner ?
What additional test / scans should be
done and how soon?
Thank you for your assistance.
