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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
rising ca 125
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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rising ca 125
by Hope19, Jun 27, 2008 01:22PM
Please could anyone tell me if a rise in ca 125 that is still within normal limits(below 35) is significant of recurrence after treatment completed.
Thanks
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jun 28, 2008 05:36PM
, Jun 28, 2008 05:36PM
Hi There,
Trends are more important than the actual number. So if the number was 5 and then 15 then 7, that probably reflects lab variation and is normal. If the number was 5 then 15 then 35, I would worry that some activity such as growth of cancer is occurring.
take care
Trends are more important than the actual number. So if the number was 5 and then 15 then 7, that probably reflects lab variation and is normal. If the number was 5 then 15 then 35, I would worry that some activity such as growth of cancer is occurring.
take care
Member Comments (2)
by Hope19, Jun 29, 2008 07:45AM
To: Dr Goodman
Thank you so much for your prompt and informative response.
