Ca125 test

I i am new to this site and just looking to see if anyone has had same. I have had constant bleeding for over 8 weeks now with huge clots aswell went to doctors gave me tablets didnt stop bleeding so she ordered an ultrasound,  I had a pelvis ultrasound done and a transvaginal one done on monday there, doctor phoned me 6hrs after it saying that i have a very thick lining and thick ovary, i am being refferred to gyn and also she orderd i have bloods done today which where ca125, i asked phlebotomist what bloods where for and she just said ovarian. Should i be worried. Thanks 

  • Welcome to the forum Staci although I'm sorry about the symptoms you've been contending with and for the worry your Ca125 test is causing.

    I hope the information we have at the bottom of this webpage will help put your mind at ease but if you'd like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    Many of our members have been in similar situations so you are not alone and I'm sure some of them will offer their support and advice to you soon.

    We're wishing you all the best with your test and gynae referral Staci and we'll have our fingers crossed the results show nothing sinister.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator