Chris' Bloodwork

[Chris'Mom]

April...it's so nice to be able to come to this site and discuss things...I can't talk to friends, etc....they of course know nothing about these things...but we are all in this together and supporting each other....good to hear from you and have a nice holiday...Mary Ellen

[amorgan74]

Markers

This is definitely funny! I ask the same questions about my husband's bloodwork every month. I told them I didn't want anything to be slowly going up and then suddenly we are out of that magic "normal range". Since finishing chemo in July his haven't even been enough to register is what she tells me. We always laugh when I ask her about this and she knows now to tell me the exact numbers. We are very patiently awaiting the test and x-ray results from yesterday . . .ticktickticktick. It doesn't seem to matter what the relationship is we are all in the same boat together. Good to know that we are all pulling those oars forward with our sons, spouses and friends. Take Care Ms. Mary Ellen. April

[Chris'Mom]

Thanks for the reassurance...I feel much better after reading all the replies...Mary Ellen

[Fish]

Hi Mary Ellen:

My levels always bounced around too. I have no idea why.
But my doctor was never concerned.

Try not to worry too much.

Jim

[Chris'Mom]

Its funny you say that...Karen always says "normal range Mary Ellen" and I press her for the number...I think you are right....thanks...Mary Ellen

[MRM]

Everybody's different, but I don't even ask what the specific AFP number is anymore. I just want to know it's in the "normal" range.

[Chris'Mom]

Thanks all....its funny, Chris seems to take it all in stride, maybe he knows I do the worrying for him.....appreciate all the support....Mary Ellen.

[Scott]

One more voice in the chorus: some fluctuation is to be expected. No need for worry.

[jdunn]

Hi MaryEllen,
Worry, that's my world anymore. I know your anxiety. Josh's blood work once was 4.2 then 2.1. and 1.1. His nurse said it's normal for it to go up and down. Hope that helps. Josh goes in next week for blood and CT's .....
Take it easy...
jane

[Chris'Mom]

Thanks

Thank you both for replies....it really helps...Bill, I know, I know, we have to stop worrying (never)!! Mary Ellen

[huckchef]

i recently had all my test results sent to me and there were some jumps in my levels but were all in the "normal range" and soon after those jumps they would reside back to the lower end of the scale. i guess these could be altered by other things the day my blood work was taken but i have a check-up and scans on the 19th and i'm gonna ask why these do this. try not to let it bother you, things will be good!!

[dadmo]

Mary Ellen:
It’s normal for the readings to fluctuate. It really is nothing to worry about. In fact Jason’s have been up the last 2 visits. Just try and relax, if it makes you feel any better we can not worry about our kids together.

[Chris'Mom]

Just need a little input for my anxiety...Chris blood work was up one point today...Karen in Dr. Sheinfelds office said it was perfectly normal....for the lab Chris goes to 10 and under is normal....anyone here out of chemo for awhile and not have AFP of 1? Anyone have 4 and under....I guess one point span isn't anything to worry about...just need some comments....Mary Ellen