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Pancreatic cancer and CA 19-9
Hi,
My 70 yr old mom was diagnosed with pancan in jan2010. Since then she has undergone a round of chemo, and has started 2nd one now. However, her CA19-9 has gone from less than 150 in early feb to 490 in mid june. Does this mean that the cancer is growing very rapidly, or what? How to interpret this?
My 70 yr old mom was diagnosed with pancan in jan2010. Since then she has undergone a round of chemo, and has started 2nd one now. However, her CA19-9 has gone from less than 150 in early feb to 490 in mid june. Does this mean that the cancer is growing very rapidly, or what? How to interpret this?
Indeed you are right.....the dr has started another regime with her now....lets see.
thanks for comforting words.
thanks for comforting words.
Keep in mind, the physician can try another chemo with her and see if she responds to that. So, there is some hope. I should have stated she in not responding to the current chemo regimen.
Thanks for a prompt reply. I wish you had better info to report, but then facts are facts I guess. Thanks again.
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