Hi @LMitchell
It is understandable that you have questions about the cause of the raised liver enzymes in your blood test.
You mentioned that your blood test was taken as a routine check because of your medication and as @11tolo says, some medicines can cause changes in your liver function tests.
It is good that your GP has discussed your bloods tests with your consultant. After treatment for breast cancer, it’s important that any new and persistent symptoms are reported to your treatment team. You can then be checked to find out what the cause is. Liver enzymes in the blood can be raised for many reasons and it is good that your GP is arranging a repeat blood test and liver ultrasound to investigate this further.
Liver ultrasound is helpful is distinguishing between all sorts of problems in the liver, including gallstones, and is also helpful in diagnosing secondary breast cancer in the liver . Remember symptoms can have many reasons and may not be related to secondary cancer, but it is natural to be concerned about this.
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