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Slightly risen ca125

Kelly120295
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Hi 

 

I have just had blood tests done as I have been having night sweats and hot flushes quite frequently and my last period was a lot longer than my usual periods 

the gp has phoned me to tell me my ca125 levels are slightly high at 36 , so only borderline 

they want me to go for my bloods and a ultra sound , should I be worried , I've been bloated but have not got any pain anywhere 

  • Hi Kelly and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I just wanted to let you know that our nurses are out of the office over the Bank Holiday weekend but they will get back to you as soon as they can once it re-opens on Tuesday 30th May.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello, and thanks for posting,

    A raised CA125 can occur for several different reasons. It is a test for any inflammation in the pelvic area. It can indicate cancer but it can also be caused by ovarian cysts which are benign(not cancer) or even an infection. It is a sensible precaution for the GP to find out the cause of your slightly raised CA125.

    A normal CA125 is 35 and you said that your CA125 was 36 which as the GP said only really borderline. As you have been having other symptoms as well it is a sensible precaution to try and investigate the cause of your hot flushes and night sweats. 

    The charity Target Ovarian has some useful information about this test which you might find helpful to read here

    Keep an open mind as to the cause.

    If you want to talk any of this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are more then welcome to give us a ring to talk it through. We are here Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and our helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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