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Early treatment for recurrence

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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston - MA

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Early treatment for recurrence

by Jolene1, Jun 02, 2008 12:54PM

Tags: recurrence, early treatment

My CA125 has doubled. It is still within normal (15), but my first recurrence it doubled (also to 15), CT showed nothing definitive and I then had PET/CT which lit up and treatment began. Rather than fight with the insurance about the PET scan, I am considering continuing the "watch & wait", but am wondering if it is crucial to begin treatment as soon as recurrence is confirmed or wait for symptoms.

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by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.

, Jun 02, 2008 09:54PM

Dear Jolene,
it is reasonable to watch and wait. There is no data to suggest that starting treatment again before it is possible to see a recurrence improves survival
please let us know how things go
best wishes

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