Blood cancer markers going up

I have been on 3-monthly checkups since January 2024. My blood tests showed the cancer markers at 9, then 15, then 29 and now 67 in October. I will be having another CT Scan before I see the oncologist again on 19 November. I had a CT when the markers doubled to 29 and it was all clear. For the first 6 months I was having niggly pains now and again. Prior to this appointment, in October, I had no pains in the previous 3 months.  The pains are starting again. Does anybody know at what level you start further treatment, I forgot to ask. I have been feeling fine but still get tired especially in the evening.

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am afraid no one will be able to say at what point treatment might start again for you as we are not part of your hospital team. 

    If you are concerned then do talk to your doctor and/or specialist nurse (CNS).

    Take care and if you find it helpful to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.