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CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?

Posted by lisarlee @lisarlee, Feb 1, 2020

What is your opinion on these numbers? Was diagnosed in September 2019 and my ca 19-9 was 7500. New number yesterday was 909 after 9 chemo sessions. Is this good news or a wasted test?

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colorado19 | @colorafo19 | Feb 1, 2020

My husband started out at 24,000!!!! He is now down to 64.

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lisarlee | @lisarlee | Feb 1, 2020
In reply to @buckslayer "You have come a long way from a very high number to start with so I..." + (show)
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You have come a long way from a very high number to start with so I would say it's good news, the trend is the right direction and it shows your cancer has had a metabolic response (meaning, the chemo is working on it)! I hope the trend continues for you 🙂

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Thanks for your reply. My step daughter keeps telling me she researched it
and it means nothing so I was hoping for some positive feedback.

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buckslayer | @buckslayer | Feb 1, 2020

You have come a long way from a very high number to start with so I would say it's good news, the trend is the right direction and it shows your cancer has had a metabolic response (meaning, the chemo is working on it)! I hope the trend continues for you 🙂

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