Markers Risen

[swan]

O.K i weny to see urologist today as a follow from surgery and to check markers taken 2 days ago ( 9 days after surgery )

markers pre surgery
HCG 15
AFP 58

markers today
HCG 105
AFP 94

The doc says i am stage 11a and wants me to see an onco monday for chemo asap.
Does this sound like the right thing ?
I am getting worried now!
swan

[dadmo]

Did you get any results from the scans and xrays? That aside chemo sounds right with your markers rising.

[Mom]

Unfortunately, Swan, it does sound like the right thing under the circumstances. In fact the doctor would be negligent if he didn't head you in that direction. I know it's something that sounds frightening, but you will get through chemo just fine. Even though your CT scans are clear, based on your rising markers, it more than likely is just a matter of time before it shows up somewhere. Better to catch it now. Hang in there, if my son can get through it, anyone can! Dianne

[swan]

Dadmo , yes had CT and x ray pre surgery posted results on here under just diagnosed .
Basically was a good result however at the urologist yesterday he pointed out two 1 cm nodes in the obdomen but said he wasn,t to concerned!

[Scott]

Yes, with rising tumor markers after surgery, you need chemotherapy -- which will cure you.