The important thing to remember is that a CA-125 test is NOT a cancer diagnosis but the 35 limit is the cut-off level where further investigation is carried out unless scans or other tests indicate otherwise. If it was under 35 and the symptoms continued then I would be more concerned as it could delay essential treatment if malignancy was present. My wife’s reading was 88 and although it was a shock and all the other scans and tests that she had confirmed what we had suspected, the good news is that she is about to start treatment just before Easter. Additionally, more than 9 out of 10 referrals turn out to be for benign conditions but the worst part about it is the waiting game for the results. However, she was reassured by her GP that her condition whatever the outcome could be treated.

The important thing to remember is that a CA-125 test is NOT a cancer diagnosis but the 35 limit is the cut-off level where further investigation is carried out unless scans or other tests indicate otherwise. If it was under 35 and the symptoms continued then I would be more concerned as it could delay essential treatment if malignancy was present. My wife’s reading was 88 and although it was a shock and all the other scans and tests that she had confirmed what we had suspected, the good news is that she is about to start treatment just before Easter. Additionally, more than 9 out of 10 referrals turn out to be for benign conditions but the worst part about it is the waiting game for the results. However, she was reassured by her GP that her condition whatever the outcome could be treated.

Thank you very much for sharing. I wish your wife all the best with her upcoming treatment.