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K3lly
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I'm 41 and have severe Diverticular. I've had flare up for the last few weeks and saw a consultant privately last week who referred me for blood tests along with a Colonoscopy and MRI.

The GP called me yesterday to say the my CA125 was 250 and has referred me for ultrasound. 

I've read though that your period can affect the CA125 and the blood test was taken on the first day of my period. Also Diverticular flare ups can affect it, which I have 

So how worried should I be?

I have two young children so putting a brave face on it all.

I do have low abdominal burning but have always put that down to my bowel issue. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this xxxxx

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  • Hi K3lly,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can imagine this must be a little unsettling and it's never easy with this uncertainty - however to be honest I'm not able to advise on your question; it's only really by sitting tight and waiting for results from your scans that you will be able to find out more and have an opportunity to discuss with your doctor.

    Hopefully it won't be too long before you get your appointment and the results, and this should provide the information and any next steps you need.

    Try if you can to keep busy and distracted in the meantime, to try to ease any worries.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi K3lly,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can imagine this must be a little unsettling and it's never easy with this uncertainty - however to be honest I'm not able to advise on your question; it's only really by sitting tight and waiting for results from your scans that you will be able to find out more and have an opportunity to discuss with your doctor.

    Hopefully it won't be too long before you get your appointment and the results, and this should provide the information and any next steps you need.

    Try if you can to keep busy and distracted in the meantime, to try to ease any worries.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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