Hi Kim:
I started having a pain in my side, I didn't feel it all the time but, it was a sharp pain I described it as when you run and you get that stitch in your side that's kinda of what it felt like. My tumor markers didn't go up right away. I had my scans done and I had tumors all over my liver and a few small ones on the tip of my kidney. The pain was from the membrane on my liver stretching because of the tumors.I am having my scans done this week, I had my pet,cat and muga done I have my bone scan tomorrow. This is the most stressful time for me. I pretty much don't think about it until it's scan time which I get done every six months.
I have learned to ask lot's of questions and don't be afraid to complain about anything. It doesn't make us bad patients to complain. We know our body better then anyone. I will keep you in my prayers.
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