Topic: worried about ca125 results

Posted on: Nov 17, 2009 11:59 pm

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 58

cazza wrote:

Hi All

I was diagnosed with stage 1 triple negative in 2005. Just recently i had a ca 125 tumour marker test come back slightly elevated. I am very worried this is something bad,

The test was done by a gyno due to some abnormal bleeding. Should i be concerned this is a breast cancer recurrence? Or is ca125 mostly for uterine disorders?

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

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SammieKay TX Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 278	Log in to post a reply Nov 18, 2009 12:08 am SammieKay wrote: Cazza, My mom had Ovarian Ca and they tested her with a CA125. If you are pre-menopausal, any number of things can cause a false positive. Like your period or other inflammatory processes in the body. I wouldn't be 'freaked' out by a slight elevation. My oncologist tests some other marker for breast cancer. I can't remember the exact number of that one. I am by no means an expert, just trying to give you some encouragment from my experience. Are you a friend of "Bill W"? Just wondering . Take care, hope this helps. Sammie Kay "Every journey has its end, but in the end it is the journey that counts." Unknown Diagnosis: 10/5/2006, ILC, 4cm, Stage IIb, 3/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
cazza Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 58	Log in to post a reply Nov 18, 2009 11:06 pm cazza wrote: Thanks Sammie I seem to be getting more worried every day. This test result has knocked me down. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Ozzi Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 78	Log in to post a reply Nov 19, 2009 09:18 pm Ozzi wrote: Hi Cazza - I recently had slightly elevated CA15-3 tumor marker - test going to be redone in Jan. My research shows that slightly elevated markers can happen for many many different reasons. . . . . .are you getting follow up for the bleeding? Diagnosis: 3/17/2000, IDC, 2cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/12 nodes, ER+, HER2-
cazza Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 58	Log in to post a reply Nov 22, 2009 09:20 pm cazza wrote: Hi Ozzi I am getting follow up for the bleeding with the gynaecologist. I'm getting a d&c done in December. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

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