Cancer antigen bloodwork range

lizzie17

Does anyone know what makes the CA test results vary within the acceptable range?
My normal range is 0-38 and my results flucuate. Any ideas why? My onco is not worried, but I would feel more comfortable if my number were low, and stayed low.

Alexis F

I don't know Lizzie, sorry.
I don't know Lizzie, sorry. I don't have this done.

Lex♥

m_azingrace

Hi lizzie17...
If you are referring to tumor markers?, my onc told me many things can influence them, including if you have a cold, or have been under stress of some kind (including the emotional, psychological and physical stresses of the disease itself), so that the numbers may vary but still be within the acceptable range. Hugs to you. Gracie

Noel

m_azingrace said:

Hi lizzie17...
If you are referring to tumor markers?, my onc told me many things can influence them, including if you have a cold, or have been under stress of some kind (including the emotional, psychological and physical stresses of the disease itself), so that the numbers may vary but still be within the acceptable range. Hugs to you. Gracie

I don't get them
Hi Lizzie. I don't have tumor markers done as my oncologist doesn't believe in the validity in them for me. Let us know what you find out and how you are doing.

♥ Noel

lizzie17

Noel said:

I don't get them
Hi Lizzie. I don't have tumor markers done as my oncologist doesn't believe in the validity in them for me. Let us know what you find out and how you are doing.

♥ Noel

tumor markers
Thanks for your responses! I did a little reading that agreed the bloodwork results are not always reliable---and my GYN today told me the same. I have decided to put it out of my mind and try to just be a little more positive about things.