Elevated markers, thoughts?

[Johnnytc]

Hey everyone, my markers are up and my Oncologist says it's too soon to worry... but you know how it is.


Here's a quick recap:
Left Inguinal Orchiectomy August 2014 - Pathology indicated Seminoma Stage I (age 27 at the time)
Relapse 9/4/2015 (Stage IIA) - treatment was 3 weeks of radiation
Elevated markers on my last surveillance, CT scan (full pelvic) reported as all clear - Mid November 2018


LDH rose from 198 on April 10 to 308 on November 5
Beta HCG rose from 2 on April 10 to 6 on November 5

The Oncologist ordered a blood test and chest CT for January 28. I'm concerned that it's 12 weeks between tests (I've read that the protocol for a situation like this is 4-6 weeks between retesting), and cynically wonder if it's because of the holiday season (my results appointment was scheduled for December 18th because I was out of the country).

Am I overreacting? Should I try to push to expedite retesting?



Thanks

[Davepet]

Lots of things besides cancer can raise LDH, how high was it when you were diagnosed originally?

HCG at 6 is still pretty low, again how high was it originally?

[biwi]

Did you have any strenuous activity, sickness, or injuries right before your labs? That will also increase LDH.

[Johnnytc]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the replies

They found a 3" tumor between my lungs, and an enlarged supraclavicular lymph node (left side - 1.18"). We did a pelvic PET and a head CT and both of those areas are considered clear. They took a biopsy from the clavicular lymph node but we're not waiting for results as it can be a few weeks. I'm starting 3x BEP on Monday.