Re: Doctor visit results/Darryl

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If you get copies of all theses tests we can better help you. I had a

AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) but my lab results were way different. Its

probably because this lab used a different type of test. Anywho when

you get a copy of the labs in most cases they tell you what normal

levels are for that particular test. If they don't I call the lab

that they came from Oh they hate me at LabCorp LOL.

PLEASE do get copies and save them. They are invaluable for many

reasons. My AFP was done for liver cancer and I FREAKED OUT when it

was 15.7 which is up since my last AFP of 13.8. Its a tumor marker

and that's why I had to have a CT Scan to make sure I did not have

liver cancer starting. Normal range for this particular test is <6.1.

It not a accurate test or absolute test for liver cancer. Increasess

like mine mean I just had to get a CT Scan ....again. Shit if the

freakin HEPC don't kill me the radiation will! It specifically says

on my lab copy that AFP is not intended for use as a cancer screening

test. My CT Scan showed no sign of cancer. I do not understand why

they do this particular test.

>

> Hello Group,

>

> I just had an MRI and a blood test. The Doctor said that there was

no

> evidence of cancer in/on the liver.

>

> He did mention some blood levels from the past and present shown

below.

>

> 01/24/08 ALPHA 1 - FETOPROTEIN @

410

> ng/mL

> 03/19/08 ALPHA 1 - FETOPROTEIN @

247

> ng/mL

> 10/09/08 ALPHA 1 - FETOPROTEIN @

344

> ng/mL

>

> I'm going to have to see if I can find someone who can explain all

these

> particular numbers and find out what they actually mean.

>

> He what's me to get an endoscopy and colonoscopy at the same time

in a few

> days, weeks or so.

>

> But he did suggest that I ought to start thinking about starting

treatment.

> So I'll see what happens.

>

> Take Care and God Bless,

>

> Darryl

>