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Abort chemo Rx & go straight to surgery while I am still Stage 1?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 12, 2024 | Replies (34)
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I did not think the CA 19-9 test works as you described ... here are a couple of informative links. I am not a medical professional.
https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/ca19-9/.
https://www.cancercenter.com/diagnosing-cancer/diagnostic-procedures/tumor-markers/ca-19-9

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marienewland | @mnewland99 | Nov 4, 2023

Are you inferring that because my ca19-9 is increasing even though it’s under 37 is indicative that something is growing? Is the ca19-9 suppose to stay the same or decrease after surgery/chemo?

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