Thank you very much for your feedback. That is exactly what we did. We made an MRI of lungs, extensive blood tests, and everything appears clear. The MRI doctor said that there is no need for panic considering the man in question was a chronic heavy smoker for 15+ years. The MRI looks clear and no particular symptoms were present. So it looks like something else is affecting the test result.
Thank you very for your input. It is pretty nerve wrecking to get a result like that for one of your family members.
Hi,
How are you? While CYFRA 21-1 is used in screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of lung cancer, it may also be affected by other medical conditions. It can be elevated in benign respiratory disease,
as well as in urological, gastrointestinal, and gynecological
cancers. It is best that you discuss the results with his attending physician for proper evaluation. The symptoms present, his medical history and results of other diagnostic tests are also important considerations. Take care and do keep us posted. (ref:http://www.aacc.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/NACB/LMPG/tumor/chp3p_lung.pdf)