CA125 starting 83, 6 weeks later 122

Hello

any help or advice please?

anyone had any similar experiences?

i started experiencing uterus pains back just before summer, the pains were increasing, resulting or being able to lie on my front or side and a constant dull ache, change of periods (more fresh blood, intense, painful, heavy over shorter days)

 

I am 34, 3 pregnancies....

 

I had numerous swobs, investigations... bloods come back in July CA125 elevated at 83... had pelvic scan, showed adenomyosis, PCOS, an enlarged ovary/possibly cyst... consultant then told me he thinks my symptoms were not ovarian... and suggested a back- camera, repeat CA125 in 6 weeks (results just come back at 122) and I now have a pelvic/abdomen CT scan with contrast booked for tomorrow...

 

how much can CA125 rise and fall in a specific period of time? How does mine sound roughly in the space of 6 weeks? Are my numbers low? Should I be pushing for keeping focus on ovarian area? 
 

many thanks

any help be appreciated 

 

Thanks 

Stacey 

 

 

 

 

  • Hello Staceyolly

    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with some ongoing health concerns at the moment. It's understandable that you may have some questions and concerns. 

    There are a number of things that can impact a CA125 level so try not to worry too much. Hopefully the CT scan that you had yesterday will give the clinical team the information needed to be able to make a firm diagnosis. 

    If you want to talk anything through with one of our team of nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator