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he 4 blood test may be abnormal
i have a 3.4 ovarian cyst which being monitored for two years with transvaginal ultrasounds. i have had normal ca 125 blood test. i may have an abnormal he 4 blood test tumor marker for ovarian ca. do i have ovarian ca i haven't heard yet, but the nurse wants to talk to me i have to call her back help i am postmenopausal.
it turned out well so far. my he 4 for postmenopausal women is 37 norm under 59 which is normal and ca 125 is normal. my gynoncologist and gyn are monitoring my 3.4 cm ovarian left cyst. i have lots of adhesions from previous surgeries. i don't know what is next for me. they are monitoring me for two years now and i am postmenopausal. i have never been pregnant so my risk of ova ca is high. they are monitoring me with transvaginal ultrasounds every few months. i wish this would stop. the ovarian cyst grew one half cm but has stayed the same last time. i wish this would all stop....... help
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I understand your concern regarding your symptoms and result. The results of CA125 and HE4 help determine the risk for an ovarian malignancy in patients who present with a pelvic mass. Menopausal status affects the risk value so two values are usually provided- for pre- and postmenopausal patients. Hang in and stay positive always. Take care and do keep us posted.