Rising Tumor Markers: A Frustrating Experience

Sorry to hear Jane. My doctor doesn't do them.. he said maybe once I am done with the usual lines of care. He doesn't think it's needed at this timeb🤷‍♀️ my thoughts are with you ..

Thank you Naz. My last PET scan was stable so I guess that is more important.

My tumor markers go up and down… averages 5 - 7 points either direction. The only time my oncologist was concerned was when I was initially diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2018. It was over 150 points. Now they stay around the 50 point range.

Yes Lynn same here. Mine range between 50 and 60. I guess that’s normal

Me too!

That feeling of frustration when tumor markers rise is completely understandable - it's one of those challenging aspects of living with metastatic breast cancer that many in this community can relate to. These moments can feel overwhelming, and it's important to remember that you're not alone in navigating these ups and downs.