Liver Function Blood Test Results - Nervous BC survivor

Hi

I find forums a safe space for speaking about my concerns or what may be happening with myself and promised that for the infamous googlers I would provide an update on my outcomes as throughout my medical history I found a bit of police in having the full picture in other people's journey's.

Anyways I am a 7 year breast cancer survivor that has gone through continuous tests and procedures, a ruptured implant, lumps and swollen lymph nodes that need checking etc. all of which without fail have sent me into a complete melt down up to and during the investigation phases.

Thankfully all the investigations I have had previously have turned out OK, reactive nodes, scar tissue etc.

Roll on 7 years, through a full blood workup my Gynae team arranged some blood tests (10 vials taken) to which I received the results through the app prior to receiving a follow up call. The results showed that my liver test results were abnormal but more or less was OK and within the limits. The only slight symptoms I have had is the occasional nausea and itching. Itching made worse by me thinking about itching.

The abnormal results were:

AST 105

ALT 178

ALP 261

They have recommended some additional screening including an ultrasound, hepatitis screening and myeloma screening.

Does anyone have any experience with these types of elevated levels. My GP was asking if I have had any other symptoms like vomiting blood or clear stools but I've not experienced this. These results have come as a complete shock (not that I think that things should be perfect) but I have not really been experiencing things that would have made me conscious of any liver issues.

I work out 5 times a week, have recently taken a break from tamoxifen but have been on vitamin B complex high dosage and vitamin d3.

Would just like to speak with anyone as I think I'm doing my partners head in due to my worries without going through all the tests first. However for me as a cancer patient I often feel like I am playing Russian roulette which really isn't great for my mental.

  • Hello Onedaymaybe and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear your liver test results came back as abnormal. I know it must be very difficult to remain calm and not think the worst given everything you went through with your breast cancer, but it's good to hear further tests are going to be carried out as it will provide you with some much needed answers and peace of mind.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will share their experiences and advice with you soon, but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all that they can to help.

    We're sending you all our support Onedaymaybe and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • As promised for those that are avid Googlers like me. I'm back with an interim update. Had a repeat of full repeat bloods yesterday and I've had my ultrasound today. The person doing the scan said she had no further concerns with my liver and kidneys. However my blood test results are back already but I am unable to view them on the GP/NHS app. The GP has requested a face to face.

    I am hoping this is because I expressed my anxiety when reading results on the app but it could be for further testing as apparently on my previous results I had raised globulins so I understand the next steps were to possibly test for Hepatitis or Myeloma depending on the outcome of the tests/scans undertaken this week.

    On the flip side I am really trying to take heed when it comes to Google now. There was a notice board in the room they did the Ultrasound in which read. Health Tip for the Day: Do not Google your symptoms. 

    The lovely lady said she sees it all the time now. Patients already diagnose themselves before testing and analysis is complete. It was as if that message was something meant for me!