Posts by coppermoose42

Elizabeth Davis said:I found this clinic in Chicago (all the details are listed on the side under the tumor markers section): Stela Medical Clinic.
And prices start at $120. $50 Based on one little symptom, I've pretty much figured out that they're looking into colon cancer. They want me to get two tumor markers tested—CEA and CA 19-9—to be sure. That’s going to cost a bit. $80 🙂

Thanks, thanks! We'll definitely give it a shot over there. Fingers crossed for some great results in the end!
Thanks to you too, David Mitchell4! :-) We’ve got his back because he’s always been there for everyone else—even when things were looking pretty rough for him personally! :-)

What exactly is Hrvoje Lom? Honestly, I have no clue. I guess the old-timers around here might actually know...
Look, we all know those markers aren't exactly bulletproof, but given everything they're dealing with, we were really hoping they'd at least give us a rough roadmap of what to do next.

Sandra Brooks91 said:Being in your 40s doesn't make you old.😁
Tumor markers get ordered when they find a growth, but honestly, you can get them done privately at pretty much any lab. I think it’s around $30 for one. You just tell them what you're worried about, and they'll suggest which marker to run, or you can just Google it. 🙂

Do you know where we can get this done privately? We searched online but couldn't find anything in Chicago, and the guy doesn't have a ride to go anywhere outside of the city. He doesn't have family nearby either, so he’s basically on his own. I'm actually using a friend's forum profile right now to ask this—I'm acting as the middleman for him. He's truly a great guy, but unfortunately, he's unemployed and doesn't have health insurance, so we decided to help out as much as we can since he's always been there for everyone else. :-(
It breaks my heart, he really doesn't deserve this... but then again, life is just like that sometimes.

Does anyone know where I can get tumor markers done here in NYC? Also, what’s the drill if you go through Medicare instead of a private clinic? Like, do you need a specific referral to get those markers checked out?

And does anyone have a recommendation for the best place to get an abdominal ultrasound? How much can they actually spot regarding gut issues through an ultrasound? I read that a colonoscopy is usually the final step—basically, you start with the less invasive stuff first and only move to a colonoscopy if something looks off..

This is for an older person (early 40s) who is worried about the worst-case scenario, so we really need to find a doctor ASAP. Since they just moved to the city, we’re totally lost on where to even start..
Any help or advice would be huge..