Anyone understand ldh levels in blood?

[Teajunkie]

Just received a phone call from oncology my bloods are back in from last week and I have a ldh above 900 they won't say exactly how much above but a quick google search seems this is bad

I have an emergency ct scan being booked as I type so should be really soon I hope.

should I be worried about this high ldh level?
(still sat at stage 3c melanoma.)

TJ

[stevo25]

I'll see if any quacks around me will answer it. But you seen this report http://www.southend.nhs.uk/pathology...y-l-index/ldh/

at least its british

[JonEp]

I really hope it works out for you TJ !

[Geko]

I concur with Jon. Good luck.

[Teajunkie]

just not thinking about it now until its all done and they tell me, just enjoying life right now and feel so much better than i have for years.

[muttleymacclad]

good luck TJ

[DejaVu]

Found this TJ - http://www.cancercompass.com/message...ll,56546,0.htm

But I would suggest listening to your doctor and taking things 1 step at a time.
It could simply mean it's high because you are in a state of recovery.

--edit
Also hassled my sister about it (cardiac nurse) and said she'll pester the consultant about LDH levels tomorrow and get back to me.