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Normal CA-125

Jenny5
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Hello everyone. 
Just back from biopsies today ( have to wait 5-10 days for results) but the dr said it presented as cancer. 
My CA-125 result ( done a month ago) was normal though ….is this possible with primary peritoneal cancer? 
Many thanks for any info. 

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    The CA 125 blood test is used to gain more clinical information, and it can be elevated in various gynaecological conditions. However, it is not reliable as a stand alone cancer diagnostic blood test. It can be normal when cancer is present, (false negative). Therefore it is used alongside other investigations, such as scans and biopsies.

    I hope that you get to find out more soon about your situation.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    The CA 125 blood test is used to gain more clinical information, and it can be elevated in various gynaecological conditions. However, it is not reliable as a stand alone cancer diagnostic blood test. It can be normal when cancer is present, (false negative). Therefore it is used alongside other investigations, such as scans and biopsies.

    I hope that you get to find out more soon about your situation.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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