Borderline results

Hello,  I've just received my results back from my ca 125 blood test,  it's says borderline and the results was 18. Does anyone know if this ovarian cancer im so confused . If anyone has had these kind of results could you help me please. My symptoms are pain all in my abdomen, constant belching, fatigue, always on the loo weeing anyone else had these symptoms to, Google has scared me I know I shouldn't but just couldn't stop myself. Xx

  • Hello there

    It can be an anxious time having symptoms and undergoing tests but try and take this one step at a time for now.

    A ca125 blood test can be raised due to any type of inflammation going on in the pelvic region and this can be the result of many different things including ovarian cysts, fibroids and endometriosis so try not to read too much into this borderline result for now.

    Often doctors run this test alongside a pelvic ultrasound to build up a picture about what may be going and guide  what further tests or treatment is needed.

    Whilst other people may experience similar ailments to you the cause may be different to yours so it is impossible to compare, i'm afraid. likewise google cannot diagnose what is happening either and often causes more worry that answers so steer clear of the internet for now.

    Speak to your doctor when you can to find out what the next steps may be.

    Wishing you all the best and hope you know more soon

    Take care

    Naomi

  • Hi 

    I'm 30 and had been having the exact same symptoms as you, plus others, my result was 20 something, the doctor said that was within the norm. I thought 0-35 was in the normal range. 

    I would push for an ultrasound if you are concerned, best to be safe and put your mind at rest xx