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Postsurgical Elevation of CA-125
by N.J., Feb 20, 2004 12:00AM
I have Stage IV Ovarian Cancer and had a significant amount of it removed 2 weeks ago. My surgeon treated the cancer locally with chemotherapy. I just had a CA-125 test done and it is significantly higher than before my surgery. My surgeon told me that it may take 3-4 weeks after surgery for my levels to decrease due to the reaction of the chemotherapy during surgery. Are CA-125 levels typically elevated post-surgically and when should I have this checked again?
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by Patann, Feb 21, 2004 12:00AM
To: N.J.
I wanted to help set your mind at ease. I also had stIV O.C., surgery, and my CA125 was elevated after surgery. My surgeon said this was usual, for it to be elevated after such a procedure. I don't know if this is a rule, but it did happen in my case and was confirmed by my surgeon.
by Lh, Feb 21, 2004 12:00AM
My CA was 15 at the time of my second surgery. Post surgery it was 155. This was a direct result of the surgery. It took about six weeks for it to return to single digits.
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