ARE THE ALPHA FETO PROTIEN MARKERS FOR LIVER CANCER A RELIABLE INDICATION?

[DragonTamer]

I was wondering if any one out there have/had Alpha Feto protein markers in the 30 range.
I was recently told mine was 30.6. I know the average should be around 8.   So mine is high but my doctor said not that high. But is still pushing for the liver biopsy. I had the alternative biopsy test, Fibrospect II
They came back with a reading of  88.  But of course their levels and methods are different. My doc is not a big fan.
Has anyone had a AFPmarker around this level say up to 50... and
found out they did indeed have liver cancer?

I am just going back and fourth on having the traditional biopsy or not.

Would greatly appreciate any info.
Thanks!
Dragon Tamer

[nats45]

my APF levels are above 1200, i have had prostate cancer check, liver biopsy,
cat scan, testicluar cancer test , everything came bacl ok but now i have to have them all redone , has this happened to anyone else ?????????????????

[deb_1956]

I have tumor marker of 28 and hep c but my tumor markers just went up. I do not have liver cancer hower they
found a TUMOR IN MY BRAIN

[Bill1954]

HCC is very rare outside of cirrhosis; what would make you think your aunt has it? Low levels of AFP are routine in Hep C patients… there’s nothing in an AFP result of 29 to be concerned about. The CAT scan doesn’t indicate any problems; I don’t understand your concern—

Bill

[pitola]

hi everybody
my aunt has hepatitis c with viral count about 2 millions,,,,her AFP is 29 with no focal masses in the liver in CT scan..
no ascities,, mild lower limb edema
normal bilirubin and albumin
so what do u think ???does she have HCC or no???

[gracie2142]

Hi...i am also positive hep c, with stage 4 cirrhosis. My Afp ranges from 8-12.6, I have an ultrasound every 3 months and a ct scan about every 6-9 months, and thank God no presence of HCC! I have had 4 liver biopsies in the last 15 years, it does hurt a little but it is do-able, The reason I had 4 biopsies were for staging the disease progression and as a requirement for 2 possible clinical trials.
I have genotype 1a, I have been on three different treatments, without success, however, my understanding is that my genotype is more resistant to treatment.
Wishing you the Best!
Gracie

[chronicpain7years]

Go ahead and get the biopsy. I did-it doesn't hurt, and make sure your followed on the AFP with bloodwork every 6 months and a CT every year! Better safe than sorry! Good luck. Mine have been pretty elevated too.