Melissadp Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 What does that mean in stage four nslc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi Melissa, I'm not really up on tumor markers, I know that there are a number of different ones and their usefulness in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment varies. At least for some with numbers , it's significant whether the number is gong up or down. There's some stuff on the internet but I'm not sure how reliable it all is. i think this is a question for the oncologist who ordered the test, what is it tesing and what does it mean? Here's a general fact sheet on tumor markers from the National Cancer Institute, which should be "trrue facts" https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/diagnosis/tumor-markers-fact-sheet#q5. Also you can go on the Lungevity site at https://www.lungevity.org/ and search "tumor markers" and you'll find some articles. I hope these will be helpful, but I think asking the doc is your best bet. Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissadp Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 the cancer doctor is very rude. And unhelpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissadp Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thank you for helping me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 wow, too bad the doc is rude and unhelpful! Is there someone else at the office you can talk to? Maybe a nurse or case manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissadp Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Yes I am. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The one thing we dont need in this journey is a rude unapproachable dr because the more we can ask and get answers to the better we feel so maybe jump ship if possible to a better dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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