Blood levels
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
United States
August 27, 2018 12:58pm CST
I'm trying to keep myself calm.
On Friday my mom had an oncology appointment. She's been NED for 2 years. (Ned = No Evidence of Disease = great)
Well, at the appointment everything went well, but not all of the levels had come back from the lab yet.
One of the blood levels came back from the lab on Saturday morning - and was raised slightly. For example, normal is 2.5 - and my mom's is 2.6 at the moment. It's a certain protein.
Well, all of the literature I've looked up said that anything under 3 is no cause for panic. Though this much I can say. Every time my mom's has been over UNDETECTABLE levels (eg. less than 0.1) it's been because of a tumor. Tumors mean operations and chemo.
There are also a few more reasons this level can be raised that aren't cancer. Such as infections. And my mom did have a bladder infection at the time, so...? Maybe that's a reason.
But it's hard to not worry. She's the nicest person I know and I don't want to fathom her going through more torment. She's had so many operations anyway that she has residual symptoms from them now.
Prayers, thoughts and good vibes are appreciated.
Photo: Pixabay
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
28 Aug 18
@FayeHazel today it dropped very low.Have to get 2 units of blood tomorrow.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@amadeo Oh no. :/ I hope you will feel better after the blood transfusion. It's s shame you go through that.
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Oh how nerve wracking. I'm sorry you need blood draws too. But it's good you are keeping an eye on it. I hope you will be alright too. Thanks for the well wishes. We appreciate it greatly
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Aug 18
I'm so sorry, I can understand your concern. I'll add my prayers that your mom will be healthy and well. Keep your trust in God.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Aug 18
@FayeHazel I like that we all remind each other of God's mercy. Love from this Vicki to both you Vicki's!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@1creekgirl That's true - I think sometimes we get caught up in thinking we can do it all ourselves - when we have the one true Higher Power on our side. I love the Vicki club.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you so much for that. We all appreciate it. BTW - she shares your name, spelling and all. (Also my middle name). You're right. I must remember that God has this... and I must trust Him.
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@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
Prayers and good vibes to you and I'll include peace of mind as well. Sometimes the more we worry about things, the more they seem to come true, taunting us.
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@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@FayeHazel Really hoping you'd get that peace of mind and hope you can try and get your mind distracted for awhile.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you so much and for the thoughtful wish of peace of mind. Peace of mind is worth a lot and I think you have a point. There are books like "The Secret" where they speak of positive thinking.... maybe that is what I should do
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon Thanks! I'm feeling some better now - her oncologist did get back to me, confirmed that infection could make the level go up, and that the next step would be to get some images, the Dr. wanted her to have that, anyway.
I'm feeling some better. And appreciate your kindness :-D
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 18
@FayeHazel Such people make me very humble. I wouldn't be nearly so courageous.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@JudyEv Me either. Like I tell people, my mom is my hero. She told me yesterday to stop worrying. "I'm fine" she says.
I'd be freaking out. I'm still freaking out a little.
Thankfully her oncologist did get back to me - she confirmed that infection can make it higher.... so.... hopefully....
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you so much for the wishes.
You're right. It hurts so much to watch people who don't deserve anything go through suffering - and then they go through it with the best of attitudes ....
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Sorry shes been through alot already, and hope she doesnt have anything to worry about now.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
30 Aug 18
@FayeHazel Oh im sure ! i'd feel the same if it was my mom..
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
Thank you - we appreciate that. It breaks my heart what she has already been through.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thanks we appreciate that very much. Just heard from the oncologist - she did confirm that the infection is a reason for higher cea I can relax.... alittle here
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
28 Aug 18
It's painful to see our mothers suffer. I pray and hope that all works out well for your mom in the days ahead.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
So true there. It's the hardest thing to not be able to do anything about it. Thank you so much for that, we appreciate it
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Aug 18
I will keep your mother in my prayers, just remember God has it and try not to worry-even though that's hard.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you so much we appreciate that and you are right. God has this... I will trust in Him
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@DaddyEvil (174528)
• United States
30 Aug 18
I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts, Faye... Wishing and hoping good things for you both! 
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
30 Aug 18
Thank you so much. We really appreciate that
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Aug 18
We do wish her the best and hope the rest of the tests are negative for problems.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you, we appreciate that. I just had her Dr. confirm that the infection could be a reason for the raise....
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
30 Aug 18
Thank you! We appreciate that greatly :-)
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
28 Aug 18
Am sending you prayers...Don't worry...Things will be ok.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
29 Aug 18
@FayeHazel yes,worrying won't help. Your mom sounds very nice
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@responsiveme Thanks. And yes, she's an excellent person
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Thank you so much, yknow, that is what my mom says too :-)
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Sorry you are familiar with worry of this level.
Thank you for prayers we appreciate all
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Oh that's interesting... thank you so much :-)
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