Some doctors don't monitor tumor markers. I'm glad to see that your's at UCLA does. My oncologist at Cleveland Clinic does as well though pointed out that inflammation in the body might cause a rise and be unrelated to any cancer development so not to be alarmed. But there are women who've posted on Mayo Connect that the only early warning signal was a rise in tumor markers...that likely saved their lives. I think that I'm inclined to think 'the more data, the better in general. All of us on these forums are in my prayers and best wishes.