Ovarian cancer?

[tess363]

I have an extremely high ca-125 of 850. I have done an ultrasound and have two cysts located in my left ovary as well as a very large uterine fibroid. I have also suffered from endometriosis for the last ten years or so. I currently am 45 years old and have not reached menopause. Over the last few months I have experienced persisting pain in my uterus and heavy bleeding that have caused me to become anemic and lethargic.

[dian07]

Tess and gls are right on the mark!  It is important, however, you be referred to a gyn/oncologist as this is the person  specially trained to deal with these situations.  Don't be afraid to ask for a referral.....if your doctor is competent he/she won't be offended.  It is very important for you to see a gyn/oncologist.
Please do keep us posted.
Peace.
dian

[gls2824]

Isindelar is right -- endometriosis, among other conditions, can cause an elevated CA-125.  I'm sure your doctors will get to the bottom of it and give you some relief.

Good luck!

[lsindelar]

I believe that fibroids and endometriosis can both elevate ca-125. If your cysts are larger than 5 cm (I think that is the number) then you will likely be referred to a gyn-oncologist. Not because you have cancer but because your symptoms are better evaluated by this type of physician. If your ca-125 is elevated from the fibroid, endometriosis, or something else like inflammation or benign tumor (which really is the most likely scenario) - a gyn-oncologist will deal with that as well in many cases.

So in short, try not to fear the worst - and if you do have bad news, you'll have the correct care providers already working with you.

Wishing you the best.