"Is the 3rd Time the Charm?" – Only The Shadow Knows…

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  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #22
    Sundanceh said:

    What's In a Number Anyway?
    CA19-9 Test Results

    12/03/2010 = 103
    01/26/2011 = 133
    11/30/2011 = 139
    02/01/2012 = 160

    Now that I'm thinking about it, there is a new spot on my liver...and the number has climbed steadily since the last test. I'm wondering if there is a correlation with my new spot on the liver and the steadily rising CA19-9 result?

    Normal value range is...0-37....though I saw my place has the value at...0-55.

    Either way, I'm triple the max average...alot for me to think about it over the next 4-months. This number was sky-high and off the charts...like in the 600's when I had liver met...dropped to the 300's....and then went into the 100's...I switched facilities and asked my onc to start including this.

    May be something or not...if it's a tumor, it's already there...if not, well we will see.

    Craig

    Craig,
    Sorry to hear about
    Craig,

    Sorry to hear about the liver. Wait and see might be the best approach right now since it is still small. I understand the worry, BUT worrying is not good for us.
    Try to visualize it gone gone gone. I believe that our brain is our strongest allie
    And I pray everynight that you will find a publisher for the book.
    Stay strong, your plate is full right now, looking after your ailing father, work and worrying about your self.
    I wish for all of us who need it an aunty like Pete had,who leaves us some well needed money.
    Hugs, Marjan
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    #23
    Sundanceh said:

    What's In a Number Anyway?
    CA19-9 Test Results

    12/03/2010 = 103
    01/26/2011 = 133
    11/30/2011 = 139
    02/01/2012 = 160

    Now that I'm thinking about it, there is a new spot on my liver...and the number has climbed steadily since the last test. I'm wondering if there is a correlation with my new spot on the liver and the steadily rising CA19-9 result?

    Normal value range is...0-37....though I saw my place has the value at...0-55.

    Either way, I'm triple the max average...alot for me to think about it over the next 4-months. This number was sky-high and off the charts...like in the 600's when I had liver met...dropped to the 300's....and then went into the 100's...I switched facilities and asked my onc to start including this.

    May be something or not...if it's a tumor, it's already there...if not, well we will see.

    Craig

    I wish I could do for you
    I wish I could do for you what you do for others, use words to ease anxiety. "Try not to worry" feels patronizing. "I'm praying for you" sounds like a cliche. I thought about cuss words but I try not to upset the "big guy" these days. So...I got nothing but we should schedule a date for that beer. You know how if you don't schedule it, it doesn't happen. Are you doing anything Feb. 15,2014? I plan on coming to Texas and bringing a 12 pack. I hope you like Miller Lite. Lisa

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