Blood Test

SCmom
SCmom Member Posts: 46
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
A friend of mine stopped me yesterday in the store and said I'd better make sure that I always have my blood tests done. I had a lumpectomy in July, and radiation. No chemo needed. I go for follow up in January. Does anyone know what blood tests she is talking about?

Thanks, Laura

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  • hummingbyrd
    hummingbyrd Member Posts: 950 Member
    #2
    I can tell you what I get......
    CBC complete blood count for anemia
    CMP complete metabolic profile checks kidneys,
    liver, potassium, calcium, glucose....
    CEA carcinogenic embryonic antigen 'tumor marker'
    CA27.29 this is also a 'tumor marker'. These tests are supposed to go up in value if there is cancer activity, but they aren't always accurate. That's it for me! Hope it helps. hummingbyrd
  • rizzo15
    rizzo15 Member Posts: 153 Member
    #3
    Every 3 months, for me it is:

    for breast cancer:
    CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, LDH
  • cammie
    cammie Member Posts: 102
    #4
    Ugh - My doctor has told me that there is no blood tests needed - Is that not true? I had a tumor 3 cm and also had mascetomy with chemo. He says that means I am cancer free? So no blood tests unless I have symtoms???? Should I ask for one anyhow? I will be interested in your tests Laura. Cammie

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