Hi,
I would like some help with reading blood test results, as it can be very confusing. I have some high readings and would like more info for knowledge and understanding.
My Gamma is increased, it reads 2.6+
Report comment: Gamma increased appears polyclonal on agarose gel, suggest quantitations of immunoglobulins.
Normal Gamma is .5 - 1.6
My Globulin, total is high at 4.6
Normal would be 2.0 - 4.5
My CA 27.29 is high at 65.1 in January 2007, it read 38.6 in November 2006. I do not know what normal readings are for this one, they are not listed.
My doctor has ordered tests, I will have a CT scan of the chest and liver next week.
My history:
2000 breast cancer, 2.1 cm tumor removed from right breast, 11 lymph nodes removed, 1 lymph positive, 80% estrogen receptive, followed by chemo and radiation, I did not take Tamoxofen, I wanted children, ended up divorced instead
2005 breast cancer, 1.8 cm tumor removed from left breast, 2 lymph nodes removed, none positive, 100% estrogen receptive, followed by chemo and radiation
Genetic testing positive for BRCA2, followed up with oopherectomy, felt another lump back in the right breast, get a complete radical mastectomy 2006
I would like to understand the blood tests, cancer markers, and learn so I can be more educated in my condition, treatments, tests and follow up care. Thank you for your help.