Hello MissCooper23

I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health problems. It's natural that you have concerns about things. 

A CA125 test can be undertaken as part of a panel of tests to help diagnose ovarian cancer, however, it is really important to keep in mind that a raised CA125 does not automatically mean that ovarian cancer is confirmed as a raised result can be caused by other conditions. 

We know that many people turn to Google while waiting for tests and results. We also know that what happens most often is that people are still left with questions and typically feel more anxious. I wonder if you might find it helpful to talk with one of our nurses while you're waiting for your blood test results and follow-up scan. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I do hope that the doctors are able to give you some reassurance soon. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Please try not to overthink. CA125 markers are a routine test, there are so many of us on here with raised levels and it hasn’t meant anything sinister. If anything it seems to show quite a lot of info on hormonal bleeding as it falls and raises through your cycle. It’s most meaningful it seems post menopausal when you are supposedly no longer bleeding however I have spoken with so many post menopausal women on here with raised ca125 and it’s still turned out ok. Are you in your 30s or 40s? Maybe checking for perimenopause. 
I have a very large 8cm cyst and a liver cyst and let me tell you it’s the slowest system ever to get answers. Mine started October, I got answers in January and won’t likely speak to a person until the summer. Wait for your blood tests and then try for your baby. I’m sure you will be fine. Good luck. 

Thank you! I really appreciate your response and it is reassuring to know. I have also realised that the report the docs sent me says that both of my ovaries are enlarged and noted that the right one is 15ml, not sure if that is considered normal or not but also wonder if that is the reason why they are sending me for the CA125. I am 32 now, so I don’t suspect it to be perimenopause, I hope not anyway! 

it really is the slowest system! But I do hope it doesn’t take too long for them to get the results back to me. I had my blood test done yesterday so I will update once I have had my results xx

8cm cyst seems very large! I do hope that they get back to you soon xx

I thought 8cm was huge too but being in here for months I soon realised there are a lot bigger out there! 
I was about a week waiting for ca125, but even if it’s raised don’t worry, read on the threads here, so many people and nothing in the end. 
Good luck, all will be ok x