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I have ovarian cancer

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 18, 2023 | Replies (162)
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@starko

We live in Hawaii, but would not consider any clinic other than Mayo! We were in and out of Mayo, Arizona for six months.
Another question, please...
I just received a test result ( locally) of Cancer Antigen 15-3 35 U/ML <=25 U/ML, which means I am above the standard. Google tells me this test is used for breast cancer reoccurrence. Should I worry? Do not have results yet of CA 125 or HE4. Merci

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 4, 2019

I'm going to say the impossible - don't worry. I know that is easier said than done. But as you said, you don't have all the results of your lab work yet. These indicators really require the interpretation of our oncologist to know what they mean for YOU.

According to the OncoLlink Patient Guide to Tumor Markers (https://www.oncolink.org/cancer-treatment/procedures-diagnostic-tests/blood-tests-tumor-diagnostic-tests/patient-guide-to-tumor-markers)
"CA 15-3 is used for monitoring breast cancer, lung, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, gastrointestinal. CA 15-3 can also be elevated due to conditions other than cancer such as liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis), lupus, sarcoid, tuberculosis, non-cancerous breast lesions.
(Note: 30% of patients have an elevated CA 15-3 for 30-90 days after treatment, so wait 2-3 months after starting new treatment to check.)"

Starko, when did you complete treatment?

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