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Cancer markers 15-3 and 19-9 elevated endometrial cancer

Posted by cookercooker @cookercooker, 2 days ago

Hi there, was wondering why ca 19-9 and ca 15-3 are elevated and/or rising, despite ca 125 "normal" . I have stage 3C2 serous endometrial cancer. CT scan shows tumors shrinking on ENHERTU. So am confused why these markers are still elevated.

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jchantler | @jchantler | 17 hours ago

Or maybe try communicating with him something like "I would like to understand all I can about my cancer. When you scoff at my questions it doesn't help me." I'm sure you can do better, but maybe we can educate the Docs that we need to be treated with courtesy and respect.

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cookercooker | @cookercooker | 12 hours ago
In reply to @jchantler "@cookercooker I don't like the scoffing. That's arrogant and rude. Maybe find another oncologist that treats..." + (show)
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I don't like the scoffing. That's arrogant and rude. Maybe find another oncologist that treats you with respect?

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@jchantler He's out of the picture. BTW, I had reported his conduct to the cancer clinic but they too found reasons not to redress him.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | 11 hours ago
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Good morning this is great grandma and you are the first case that is exactly what I have 3c2. Thank you for posting I hope you continue. I am on the fence for Chemo and radiation that is suggested. I'm 80 years old and they say I am an excellent candidate for this treatment. I had surgery July 9th full hysterectomy and removal of one lymph node as it had a .8 tumor. All evidence of cancer is gone and three CT scans show no cancer. I am told that there could be microscopic particles that the laparoscopic surgery could not see, that's why they ordered the treatments. They call it a cleaning up process. In my case the treatments could damage me as well as my organs and losing my hair is something I'm not looking forward to. I am told I can stop any time, but again at what cost? There are no guarantees either way. My family is divided as they want me to live but don't understand if CT scan says no cancer why get treatments. I am a very active person was doing 15000 steps or more a day but have slowed a little most likely stress about my situation. I have two bad knees and also I was told before this happened to see a Venus Dr. as I have heavy swelling of my legs. I am happy to see someone asking questions as I think I have asked too much, but my quality of life is very very important as I have 9 Great Grandchildren. The oldest is 19 and youngest is 6 months. I haven't told them yet. I kept it from my immediate family until after the surgery. I am thankful for 80 yrs but would like a few more God willing.

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@greatgrandma2025 At 80-years-old and with 9 great grandchildren I think I can understand why you are reluctant to do the chemo treatments. If you've read the comments here and in other Gynecological Cancer discussions you will see a range of responses and reactions to chemotherapy. Some people have few side effects and some people have more. Do you know the names of the chemo agents that are proposed by your doctors? If you do, then you might like to list the names of the chemo agents here as some of our members can then respond with their own experiences.

I did not have chemotherapy so I cannot provide my own experience.

I've had pelvic radiation therapy. I had 28 external beam treatments and 2 internal (brachytherapy) treatments. I had very few side effects with radiation therapy other than fatigue and occasional diarrhea. Again, do you know what your doctors are proposing for radiation therapy?

Quality of life is certainly very important. You are the best judge for what you consider your own quality of life. You mentioned that you've kept your diagnosis from your immediate family. Have you now told your children? Or your grandchildren? Perhaps they can helpful although ultimately it is your decision on how you would like to proceed.

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