CA 27.29 elevated, could it be from RA?

Posted by ctslas43094 @ctslas43094, Jun 22 7:48pm

2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, 4 months of chemotherapy and 7 weeks of radiation. July 2023 I passed my 5 year mark of being cancer free! Early this month I went to my general practitioner who decided to do a CA 27.29, which I’ve never had before. The results came back at 1844 and I’m completely beside myself. Monday I’m having a mammo and Tuesday a CAT scan of my chest, pelvis and abdomen. To say I’m scared or anxious is an understatement!
Has anyone had CA 27.29 this high? What does it mean? Could inflammation from my RA increase the levels this much or does indicate cancer? Do levels of 1844 get this high from breast cancer or does it mean it has spread? So many questions?? Thanks in advance

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jun 25 2:17pm

Best wishes for all negative results. Staying as calm as possible is positive for our general well being as we await results. Way to go! 🌸🙏🌸

ctslas43094 | @ctslas43094 | Jul 2 4:56pm

CT scan shows a growth on my liver, and the MRI of my brain shows the lesion is growing. I had to leave work early today because my stomach is in knots. Tomorrow’s my appointment with the new oncologist. Praying for a good report!

vickym52 | @vickym52 | Jul 3 5:41pm

Please let me know your results.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 9 3:16pm

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@ctslas43094, how did your appointment go with the new oncologist? How are you doing?

ctslas43094 | @ctslas43094 | Jul 10 8:50pm

Thank you for asking!
The appointment went well with new oncologist. I really like her a lot! She seemed very positive about my prognosis. I have 3 lesions, one that is a good size and two smaller ones. I believe she said they will have to do surgery for the larger tumor . I have a biopsy next week to see what type of cancer it is, which she believes it’s the same from my 2017 breast cancer diagnoses, but the biopsy will prove that. From there she will decide treatment.
Today I met with the radiologist for the brain cancer. I was so happy with this diagnosis and treatment. I had another MRI tonight to pinpoint the exact place of the lesion, Friday they will fit me for a mask that needs to be worn during radiation. He’s going to do a one time intensive treatment and he believes that will take care of it.
At the end of July I have a PET scan to make sure cancer has not spread to other places. The waiting on this one has me going crazy!