Good news on tumor markers

[CincinnatiExperience]

Hi Everyone!

Always enjoy reading your posts, and I could not think of a better spot to share this good news. My onc/nurse practitioner continue to send out for 27/29 tests on my blood every few months. I don't know their schedule, they just do it. Since 27/29 seems to be a good indicator for me, I don't complain. Last year in late May I was diagnosed with MBC. I knew it was coming, since my 27/29 had been trending up. At the time of diagnosis, it had reached 618.9 (ouch!). Here is the current lucky trend:

7/19/2019--618.9

10/11/2019--167.7

2/28/2020--161.3

5/22/2020--154.5

7/17/2020--103.1

I will take it! These have not been this low since April of 2018!!!!! I guess treatment (Abemaciclig/Verzenio, Zometa, Fulvestrant/Faslodex) is working. Let's hope it keeps working for a very long time.

Good luck everyone!

Anne (in Cincinnati)

[Maludagui]

Good news 🍀 it is a good indicator the medicine is working 🌹

[Teddielottie]

Thanks for sharing your good news! Hoping it continues for a long time ! x

[KMBL_]

Wow, a 450-point drop in three months. That’s phenomenal. I’ve been on the medication a year and started in the 490 range. I’m down to 313. I’m so happy for you.

[Topood in reply to KMBL_]

My drop has been much slower too....1700 to 1600! But at least we’re headed in the right direction!

[Red71]

Good news! Have you had any recent scans? Are they showing the same good news? It would be great if you lasted on that fr a long time!

Elaine

[MyMiracle13]

That is super! Hope the downward trend continues...

[Barbteeth]

Hi Anne

Doesn’t it give you a boost!!.. mine dropping as well....I do hope this continues for both of us

All the best

Barb xx

[Rhwright12]

Awesome job fellow Ohioan! (I’m up near Youngstown) ❤️

[Hidden]

Fantastic news.

Good to hear the tumour markers are a good indicator for you.

Keep it up

Clare x

[Arisgram]

That's GREAT!! Good for you!! I hope you're celebrating every good result

Andi

[mariootsi]

I pray it keeps working for you!

[Hidden]

Wow, Anne in Cincinnati (! ), that's just amazing!! What great news! Definitely cause to celebrate!

Can I ask you if you changed treatment earlier this year (e.g. between February and May)? I'm wondering how you achieved that 50% decrease in your July labs...

Thanks!

Lynn

[CincinnatiExperience in reply to Hidden]

No change in treatment since last July. It seems that it just finally "took".

[Hidden]

Those are great numbers. Do you have also to monitor things

[CincinnatiExperience in reply to Hidden]

I have not had scans in awhile. They were worried about low iron, so have been sort of ignoring the scanning issue. With markers this low, I hope they ignore it for a few more months!

[hopenowandtomorrow]

Great to hear positive results! Celebrate & enjoy! ❤️🙏❤️

[Aimee95]

Awesome news!!!

[JEY1]

I saw my first 27/29 blood test on my report and wondered if it was tumor marker. Mine is 38? I wondered what that meant? Currently I have METS on my sacrum which is small. Taking Femara and Ibrance since May 2020. Had a double mastectomy, 8 chemo treatments and 30 radiation treatments. I really appreciate all of the support from so many wonderful ladies!

[PJBinMI]

That's great! I'm a long timer with MBC an d have heard of women having CA27-29 numbers in the thousands! A gradual reduction like you are having is what oncs usually hope for. Faslodex worked for over 9 years for me. Some of us do really well.

[RLN-overcomer]

Wowwwww you are down at least 500 points. God has truly blessed you, and your loved ones. I am so happy for you, and I hope/pray our other sister/warriors, and some brother warriors can find these same great results. Stable, NED, and more importantly a cure is what we are all striving for. C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E