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CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Sep 9, 2023 | Replies (116)Comment receiving replies
my husband has locally advanced pancreatic cancer. After he had 6 treatments his tumor which is close to the sma artery had not pulled away far enough for surgery...kinda feeling hopeless at this point. His Ca 19-9 number where dropping they started at 124 andwent to 54 but only dropped to 52 dont know whats going on but hoping his chemo will kill this tumor hes got 5 more to go.
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Which chemo regimen is your husband receiving? Has he been told that he should get radiation also before surgery? Are you seeing a surgeon that specializes in pancreatic surgery? The skill and experience of the surgeon is a major determinant of whether a resection is possible. Praying that his chemo goes well and is effective.