M2pk tumor marker pancreatic cancer?
Hello, in 2020, my doctor offered me this test as part of a preventative checkup. It was done as a blood test.
So I had it done. They said it was for early detection of colon cancer.
I had it done two years in a row. The level was always elevated. The doctor never said anything about it. I recently had a colonoscopy and everything was fine.
But now I've read that this value can also indicate other types of cancer, such as pancreatic cancer.
I then went back to my family doctor and asked the receptionist. She just said the test alone wasn't conclusive and that I shouldn't worry.
Is there anyone here who knows?
I'm afraid I'll have pancreatic TB and no one will notice.
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If a pancreas carcinoma is suspected, imaging methods are necessary, for example a CT, MRT or an endosonography. The most important tumor marker is the CA 19 – 9.
The doctor didn’t do anything
It was only that that meant nothing for the carcinoma care. It’s been over three years. If there was anything, I’d have to remember or. He didn’t say anything to the elevated value at that time, just made a nasty sample.
If everything was okay with coloscopy, you don’t need to worry. Do you suffer from anxiety?
Okay, thanks. Well, if the marker hadn’t been too high almost 4 years ago, I wouldn’t worry
In a normal sono one sees whether a tumor is in the pancreas and at what point. Since the pancreas is located in the rear abdominal area, a tumor is not always clearly visible. More accurate is an endosonography. You’re too worried!
I had ultrasound only recently at the checkup. Is that enough? Could you see cancer?
I thought so. You can talk to your family doctor about your fears. If you’re in a trench, your quality of life suffers. A corresponding psychotherapy can be helpful. You can also discuss your fear of a pancreas carcinoma with your pediatrician. This could sound once if he/she keeps it necessary for you to be calmed. I wish you all the best!
Yes, unfortunately, I have a bad angs disease. Panic fear of diseases. But I’m worried about the higher marker, even if it’s been three years ago. It was made with a magnifying arm mirror. I’m afraid it’s the pancreas.