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LDH in Stage 1B

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    • April 21, 2016 at 7:53 pm
    ellabugsmom
    Participant

      Hello,

      I was diagnosed with Stage 1B melanoma in 2014.  I feel very lucky that i caught it this early.  I had the wide excision and sentinal node done and everything came back clear!!  I started following up with a dermatologist that took 4-6 moles every 3 months.  I did this for 1.5 years and left there to go to another dermatologist.  None of them had ever ordered blood work or xrays.  On this last trip to the dermatologist (second visit where they have not removed anything) she suggested i have a CBC w/ diff/CMP/LD and a chest xray.  I didnt really pay to much attention because everything has been going so well.  My CBC w/ diff and CMP came back perfectly normal as did my chest xray.  However, my LD came back slightly elavated at 222 (reference range is 100-220). The dermatologist told me not to lose any sleep over it but wanted me to followup with a hem/onc.  I have an appt next week.  Side note- i work out at the gym 5-6 days a week and the weekend before i had my blood drawn we did a lot of yard work and then on Sunday went on a 2.5 mile run in the heat.  My question is this something i should be overly concerned about?  Had anyone with Stage 1B had this test done?

      I am trying to stay positive…as i have read on hear before most people with stage 1 arent really on here, but i am still scared 🙁

       

      Thank you

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        • April 21, 2016 at 9:16 pm
        Polymath
        Participant

          Hello,

          Sorry you are worrying about this.  My doc say LDH counts are very unreliable and can be influenced by many factors.  I'm a stage IV patient battling more than 3-years now, and they rarely even check my LDH.  Of course I do scans often, so there is no mystery in my ailment.  That said, you seem to have little to worry about and are doing very well.  Stay diligent, but don't lose sleep over it.

          Gary

          • April 21, 2016 at 9:16 pm
          Polymath
          Participant

            Hello,

            Sorry you are worrying about this.  My doc say LDH counts are very unreliable and can be influenced by many factors.  I'm a stage IV patient battling more than 3-years now, and they rarely even check my LDH.  Of course I do scans often, so there is no mystery in my ailment.  That said, you seem to have little to worry about and are doing very well.  Stay diligent, but don't lose sleep over it.

            Gary

              • April 21, 2016 at 9:31 pm
              ellabugsmom
              Participant

                Thank you Gary for the encouraging words!!!  From the research I have done I have read that it is very unreliable. Prayers go out to you!!! Keep fighting and stay strong 🙂

                Mel

                • April 21, 2016 at 9:31 pm
                ellabugsmom
                Participant

                  Thank you Gary for the encouraging words!!!  From the research I have done I have read that it is very unreliable. Prayers go out to you!!! Keep fighting and stay strong 🙂

                  Mel

                  • April 26, 2016 at 12:23 am
                  Beehappy
                  Participant

                    My husband (being treated for 3c) has had various blood tests come back with unusual numbers that turn out to be just fine on the second test.

                    LDH is a measure on cell damage/breakdown in the blood – which can be an indicator of cancer (because of the breakdown of healthy cells) – HOWEVER – it is more common for those numbers to be off due to excessive excercise or muscle tissue breakdown/regeneration.  

                    It sounds more likely that your activity level the week of your test caused a spike in the LDH.

                    Here's to all your tests coming back perfectly normal!

                    ~Rebecca

                    • April 26, 2016 at 12:23 am
                    Beehappy
                    Participant

                      My husband (being treated for 3c) has had various blood tests come back with unusual numbers that turn out to be just fine on the second test.

                      LDH is a measure on cell damage/breakdown in the blood – which can be an indicator of cancer (because of the breakdown of healthy cells) – HOWEVER – it is more common for those numbers to be off due to excessive excercise or muscle tissue breakdown/regeneration.  

                      It sounds more likely that your activity level the week of your test caused a spike in the LDH.

                      Here's to all your tests coming back perfectly normal!

                      ~Rebecca

                      • April 26, 2016 at 12:23 am
                      Beehappy
                      Participant

                        My husband (being treated for 3c) has had various blood tests come back with unusual numbers that turn out to be just fine on the second test.

                        LDH is a measure on cell damage/breakdown in the blood – which can be an indicator of cancer (because of the breakdown of healthy cells) – HOWEVER – it is more common for those numbers to be off due to excessive excercise or muscle tissue breakdown/regeneration.  

                        It sounds more likely that your activity level the week of your test caused a spike in the LDH.

                        Here's to all your tests coming back perfectly normal!

                        ~Rebecca

                        • April 21, 2016 at 9:31 pm
                        ellabugsmom
                        Participant

                          Thank you Gary for the encouraging words!!!  From the research I have done I have read that it is very unreliable. Prayers go out to you!!! Keep fighting and stay strong 🙂

                          Mel

                        • April 21, 2016 at 9:16 pm
                        Polymath
                        Participant

                          Hello,

                          Sorry you are worrying about this.  My doc say LDH counts are very unreliable and can be influenced by many factors.  I'm a stage IV patient battling more than 3-years now, and they rarely even check my LDH.  Of course I do scans often, so there is no mystery in my ailment.  That said, you seem to have little to worry about and are doing very well.  Stay diligent, but don't lose sleep over it.

                          Gary

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