Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Hey Group: I was diagnosed in 11/03, at that time I was told I had 39.5% cancerous cells and over 800,000 out of 1,000,000 cancerous cells, which I have never understood. I reached 'negative' in January and received my last FISH results yesterday 'negative' again. I haven't had a BMA since diagnosis and nothing has been said about the PCR. I was told by a nurse that FISH & PCR are the same, I know this is not true from information in this group. I gather that the PCR test is a more sophisticated test, therefore more expensive. Hmmmm. . . I have an HMO and from past experience I know that some doctors don't offer tests that cost more when it's not necessary. I would, however, like to know at this point whether or not I am 0.00015 - 0.00057 as some of you survivors have stated from the PCR test. 'Negative' means 'none' to me and I know that I have a percentage in my blood and would like to know the 'exact' amount with the margin for error. Could someone please enlighten me on this??? It can be posted or offlist. I am fantastic as always, only tired all the time, and all my side effects have subsided. Thanx & I have you all in my prayers as always " K " " IAIN'TFINISHEDYET " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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