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[Davepet]

The unit change explains part of it:

http://unitslab.com/node/99

Also, each lab has their own "normal range" as long as you are within that range, you shouldn't be concerned by a single test, only an upward trend over time would be worrisome. Also note that cancer...

[Davepet]

That is not really a very high # for bhcg yet, obviously it should be monitored, same for the nodule, but it's really small still, so too early to worry about. I'm curious, why are you getting monthly scans? That is not the recommended schedule.

[Davepet]

I recall that feeling good the day of bleo, & a bit of a backslide after, but overall, the further I got from the long week, the better I felt, until the next long week. However for me, the fatigue got worse, and lasted longer with each 3 week cycle.

[Davepet]

I recall reading that after a long delay, they want to repeat the CT to be certain they are not under-treating you, which could limit treatment options down the road.

[Davepet]

Many seem to find the bleo only weeks pretty easy.I actually felt better after bleo, probably due to the steroid meds they give. One thing to br aware of is what is commonly called "shake & bake", basically a fever along with the shakes. It dosn't seem to happen to everyone or even every...

[Davepet]

I would request testing a bit sooner. Low testosterone is more serious than low libido & fatigue type symptoms. More serious are cardiovascular & bone density problems. Best I Recall, chemo does not affect T production so I assume you may have been low for 7-8 months since your I/O. With low...

[Davepet]

Doc E is very good about answering emails. With a case this complicated, you should email detailed questions to him. Fortunately, for most of us, cases rarely get this far so we really don't have a lot of experience to offer. That does not mean we don't care, please keep us updated as you learn more.We...

[Davepet]

That is indeed quite low, hopefully, your endo "gets it" & you won't have to argue to get relief.

[Davepet]

Do you have any symptoms of low testosterone? (Low libido, difficulty performing, etc). Unless you do odds are your level is OK & this is probably just a chemo thing.

Dave

[Davepet]

TC almost never causes pain. Pain from other sources does, however, frequently lead to a TC Dx that otherwise might not have happened. Get the U/S as soon as you can arrange it.It is really the only way to figure this out.