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CA-125 above high reference limit

Offline angelpie23 over 4 years ago

Hi

I had a blood test on 20th June and have logged in to the NHS app to see the result is abnormal/above high reference limit with a result of 70.

Of course, I am absolutely terrified as many people in my family have cancer.

I cannot get an appointment with the nurse until 13th July. I already had a pelvis scan booked for 19th July to investigate gynaecological issues.

I was wondering if there are any other things that could cause this level such as fibroids which I have had in the past?

Should I just wait for the outcome of these two appointments or should I be pushing for a sooner appointment?

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Offline Abba25 over 4 years ago

Hi. My recent blood level was also 70. I've had an ultrasound followed by a CTscan recently and just got a call from my GP yesterday. I have a lot of swelling in my uterus and it might be a fibroid. I'm being referred to gynae to investigate more. I fully understand how you are anxious though, but the time has actually flown by. Once you have had scan, you should get results within a few days. Hope all goes well for you
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Offline Abba25 over 4 years ago

Hi. My recent blood level was also 70. I've had an ultrasound followed by a CTscan recently and just got a call from my GP yesterday. I have a lot of swelling in my uterus and it might be a fibroid. I'm being referred to gynae to investigate more. I fully understand how you are anxious though, but the time has actually flown by. Once you have had scan, you should get results within a few days. Hope all goes well for you
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