blood test results

mariar

I had another 3 month check up.  My levels are all in the normal level.  My only question is that my LDH blood test result went from 140U/L to 147 U/L.  Also, my tumor marker for CA  15-3 went from 4.2 to 4.8 U/ML.  The LDH blood test hasn't been done consistently, but has been going down and was 140 and went back up to 147 on this 3 month test.  The CA 15-3 was 5.0 to 4.2 and now up 4.8.  If there is anyone who can explain I would appreciate.  I will discuss with my doctor next week, but I just want to get a handle on this.  This is all new to me.  I am 1 yr 8 months since diagnosis and surgery of double mastecomy.   I asked at the beginning of the 3 months check ups if numbers going up meant anything.  All they said was -- normal is good.

kathleen1966

Well your 15-3 is super normal. I understand the fretting over any rise though.  Mine has been between 18 and 23! It had been going steadily up, although only by one point.  When it went from 23 to 20, I realized that this was normal. Still I was happy that it finally went down instead of up. They look for large jumps. I don't know what LDH stand for.  I have gone over my numbers with a fine tooth comb and I see that everything fluxuates slightly. I don't think you need to be concerned. 

mariar

Kathleen1966,

     Thanks for making me feel better.  I am just getting use to all of these tests and what they mean.  Your information is of great comfort to me.