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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
should I have a ca 125 blood test?
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should I have a ca 125 blood test?
by Bridget127, Apr 07, 2008 01:04PM
One month ago I had a mastectomy/reconstruction surgery. I had ductual carcinanoma but it did not go to the lymph nodes. I also had a melanoma cancer on my leg and a precancerous melanoma in which all were removed. The doctors opted for no chemo or radiation because they feel a clean margin was obtain in all three spots. Recently I heard about the ca 125 blood test and was told by my sister, it would be wise for me to have this done given the fact that I had these other cancers. Are these cancers warning signs of ovarian cancers? Should a ca 125 blood test be done or possibly a PET scan completed? She I bring these up with my doctors? I have not yet met with and oncologist.
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Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Apr 08, 2008 02:39PM
, Apr 08, 2008 02:39PM
Dear Bridget127: The CA-125 test is a tumor marker that is used to follow ovarian cancer that has been diagnosed. It should not be used as a screening tool, in general. Having had a cancer does increase a person’s risk for developing another cancer but not necessarily ovarian cancer. You should discuss with your oncologist whether seeing a genetic counselor would be in your best interest.
