Can chemo effect restults of a CMP, for how long?

[Shar_46]

I was diagnosed with invasive ductual carsinoma last November (2001). Since the tumor was very large, 5cm, I had six rounds of FAC chemo first then a left mastectomy in mid June of 2002. On August 20th of 2002 I had a complete metabolic panel done. I was told the results were all normal.  However,Yesterday,November 1st 2002, I saw the written report for the first time. Two of the numbers have me worried. My glucose number is 123, which is high. And my AST,SGOT was 49 which is also high. A CT and A Bone Scan at this same time showed nothing.
During chemo I had no problems, never sick. Since the end July, I developed pain and numbness in my hands that is now pain and stiffness in my thumbs and hands, but no more numbness and tingling. Also other bone and joint pain. Then I had a bladder infection in  mid September of 2002. I started taking Arimidex the first of August 2002. The doctor advised discontinuing it for two weeks to see what happened. Nothing changed except the hot flashes weren't as bad. He told me to stat taking it again.
Do those high numbers of the CMP have anything to do with my symptoms now? Should I have those tests done again? And how long is it before cells damaged by FAC are normal. Oh, the chemo was done through a bard port. I am 56, 5'3" tall and weigh 120#, don't smome and drink very little. No history of breast cancer or diabertes in my family.  Thank You for your time, Shar

[CCF-RN,MSN-rf]

Dear Shar:  There are many reasons that you could have abnormalities on a CMP.  Some drugs do cause temporary abnormalities but these resolve after therapy.  Since your initial CMP after therapy was normal it is unlikely that this is the case.  Also, every lab test has some variability.  Both tests look like they may be only slightly over the normal limit -you should discuss this with your doctor.  The glucose is a measure of your blood sugar.  The AST is a liver enzyme.  Somtimes slight overages are nothing to be concerned about.  Your doctor will be best equipped to comment on these levels as they relate specifically to you.

[Shar_46]

Thank You for your reply. I looked up "What does your blood test mean" on the internet and learned what those numbers meant, that is why I was concerned. After the cancer, the chemo and the surgery, I just want to be normal again. I was told for at least five years that I didn't have breast cancer when I did, so I'm a wee bit paranoid now.  :-) I appreciate your time, have a nice day. Sharon

[Shar_46]

PS...... I should add that a sentinal node biopsie was also done at the time of surgery at MD Anderson and no lymph nodes involvement was found. Please excuse the typos. Shar