Had blood test's back, please read

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Hiya ladies. I posted a couple of weeks back about my symptons. Went to the doctor and she sent me for blood tests and U/S.
I have just looked at the results, (as I have access to them through the hospital where I work.)

My PCV came back slightly below normal. It is 0.366 (normal range 0.370-0.540)(Platelet cell volume, a low one can mean malignancy)

That in itself is ok. As it is only one test, and anaemia can cause a low PCV.  But just had a look at my tumor marker. CEA test and it is low <0.2ng/ml when the normal is (0.8--2.5)
Which indicates I have a tumor in early stages.

Now I can live with that. But what I am finding a little odd is I have to wait until Sept 21st for an ultrasound.

Should I be panicing and pressing for an earlier U/S, as oddly I dont feel paniced.

What would you ladies do? Or think about the whole thing?

Thuney · Answer

You are too funny--but being from US and not UK, it is good thing you added "the queen" or I would probably still be scratching my head.

Good luck!

tiffcrum · Answer

Thanks Thunley. Will speak to my GP if possible. Though I may have more luck getting in touch with HRH the queen.

tiffcrum · Answer

Thanks Guys. They didn't do a CA125. Though i've tread here they're not that accurate for me (i'm 35) thats right isn't it?

Also I have to wait that long for an U/S as it's the damned NHS. (UK)

Thuney · Answer

Aren't they doing a colonoscopy?  CEA is used as a colon marker, so in the meantime, I would set up a colonoscopy as well.

Hang in there!

Linda J · Answer

Why do they want you to wait until Sept 21st for an ultrasound? I agree with the other ladies...i'd push for an earlier date.

Linda J

LitDoc · Answer

Hey Tiff --
If I were in yuur shoes (and I was a couple of months ago), I'd press for an earlier US. Not because you necessarily have reason to be alarmed, but simply to spare yourself the anxiety of waiting until September. You may feel calm right now, but it may not last. 

Also, did they do a CA-125 test? As all the ladies on the site will tell you, it's not an accurate tool to diagnose OVCA, especially in pre-menopausal women, but you might want to have it done anyway. If it's within normal range, then waiting for September to have the US makes more sense.

Let us know how things go!

Had blood test's back, please read

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