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Docs have referred me for CA125.. need advice

MissCooper23
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Hi everyone,

it’s been a very long time since I came on here.

so just to give a bit of background. A few months ago I started noticing changes to my menstrual cycle, and they have been like clockwork since I had my son 7 years ago. I was late for periods, periods lasting longer than 7 days, and even spotting/bleeding throughout the whole of my cycle. So I went to the docs and they referred me for an US, and they have suggested that I have a cyst in my ovary with the appearance of Heamorragic in nature or endometrioma. My docs have now suggested I come back in 6-8 weeks for a follow up scan to check if it has increased in size, currently is 1.7x1.7 and my ovary is 15ml in volume so I know the cyst is approx half my ovary at this stage. 
what I am concerned about now though is that my doc has referred me for a CA125 blood test, along with kindey and liver function, and FBC. I have done a bit of research and I know what the CA125 is for and have checked why the other tests are done with it and dr google says that it is to rule out other possibilities for causing CA125 levels to be raised. 

does this mean that my docs suspect that the cyst could be cancerous :/ I am very worried and especially as I have been trying for a baby recently. 

would appreciate any advice if anyone has been in a similar situation xx

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  • 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 

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  • 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 

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