LDH markers

[Goingcuckoo]

My husband was on immunotherapy for lung cancer which had spread to lymph nodes and pleura. The immunotherapy was stopped as a CT scan showed spread to the liver. He has now been put on Carboplatin and Pemetrexed. After his last (2nd) dose of that his bloods showed an increase in LDH. Stupidly I Googled what this meant and from what I can understand it means his tumour load has increased. I'm scared that this is an indication that the chemo isn't working. Can anyone shed any light on this please?

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello Goingcuckoo,

Blood tests on their own can have many different meanings the best person to discuss them with would be you Lung cancer specialist nurse, she will be able to look at all blood and other test results as a whole interpreting and then be able to explain what they mean, you will also be able to ask her questions.

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our nurse led helpline Freephone 0800 358 7200.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team