“Beta-HCG is also used as a marker postoperatively to monitor residual tumor and the effectiveness of therapy. In patients with testicular cancer who have had an orchiectomy, the presence of beta-HCG will confirm the patient has residual cancer that requires further treatment. However, when beta-HCG does not exist in the serum, the presence of active cancer cannot be excluded, especially in patients who have been previously treated. Normal range: 0 ng/ml.”
The bloods were pre OP ( OP scheduled for 05/06) so I dont know the type yet seminoma or non seminoma. The staff at the Hospital said BHCG range is 0 - 3 and I was 6. Have seen some bloods on other forums that are in the 100,000s so I will take small wins when they are offered
Read through some of your other posts, sounds like you have had a bit of a tough time. Hope your sorted shortly.
