Cancelled Rads, now what?

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2012

    dogs - that may be a CMP which sheds more light on liver function.  I don't think infobabe is using hormonal therapy though.

    http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-topic-overview

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  • dogsandjogs
    dogsandjogs Member Posts: 1,907
    edited July 2012

    Oh right - I just realized she is on Tamoxafin (or will be) but won't she get that test if she takes that?

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2012

    I don't want to speak for her but after reading back I believe she opted out of Tamoxifen after the consult.

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  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited July 2012

    SpecialK

    Yes, and that is why those bloood tests never came under my radar. 

    I started on Tomoxifen with half doses but I find that they are useless for my situation so I don't take it anymore.   

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2012

    infobabe - the CMP is a common blood test that is usually run by primary care docs for an annual physical, or they use it if you are going to begin taking a med and they need to check your liver or kidney function. People have them all the time with routine blood tests and never even know unless something wacky shows up! It is not an oncology specific test, but the tumor marker type tests would be.

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  • barbee59
    barbee59 Member Posts: 3
    edited July 2012

    Thank you to everybody that has responded.

    I'm going with mom Monday to her RO appt. to see what the doc is recommending- I'm hoping they say no rads, but want to be prepared for the other options. I know it's mom's choice, but I'll be along to make sure all her options are fully explored. We will also seek out a second opinion if not happy.

    I'll post again when I know more.

    Thanks again to all of you!

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  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited July 2012

    Well, I am all clear with my RO and based on my 2nd opinion pathology report, am having no further treatment other than mammograms.  Next one up is in September.

    It is hard to get all the worry out of my mind and I guess we never stop worrying once faced with a potentially fatal disease. 

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  • dogsandjogs
    dogsandjogs Member Posts: 1,907
    edited July 2012

    Great news Infobabe! So happy for you that you only need mammograms from now on.

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  • cheryl1946
    cheryl1946 Member Posts: 1,308
    edited July 2012

    What good news infobabe!

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  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited August 2012

    I had my appointment with my primary physician yesterday and she supports my decision to have no further treatment but mammograms.  I have my first mammogram since diagnosis next month.  Then I see my MO who has been on maternity leave.  I will report back here then.

    That will end my story, I hope.  I will continue to read this board and post occasionally when I think I have something worthwhile to say.  It is going to be odd no longer going through the journey with my sisters.  But I will be here.  I am optimistic, but I guess we never stop worrying.

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