Waiting for next scan

[marie3B]

I have mucinous Adenocarcinoma stage 3b. Had I/P chemo, 6 cycles, taxol & cisplatin. First scan shows ovca implants stll there.  Onc considers me in remission since CA125 down to normal. CA125 was not elevated before diagnosis at prior exams before CA was found. I am to wait until next scan to see what is going on. Does this sound right?

[marie3B]

Thanks for response. I finished chemo in Nov. Before and during my chemo my onc never checked my CA125. After chemo it was 4.6. Now it is 2.3. After my debulking last June the CA125 was up to 66, then 110 a week later. I did switch to a different onc during treatment. I'll ask Dr. Goodman. I just get tired of my onc telling me "Don't worry. You're fine."  Knowing I have so many nodules left after chemo worries me.

[dian07]

I was diagnosed with a mucinous adenocarcinoma and was never told the CA125 didn't apply to me.......actually, the test is done every 6 months now for me.  After chemo it was checked every 3 months.....
Peace.
dian

[freshair]

It might be a good idea to get a second opinion from Dr. Goodman on this forum. Post the question to her. That does not sound right on your CA125. I believe when you have mucinous the CA125 does not work. But please confirm this.

Did you just finish the chemo?

Best of luck. Get your second opinion from Dr. Goodman or see another oncologist.