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So hard to know what signs to look for. My husbands CA-19 in March before starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911608/

Discussion: CEA and CA19-9 Results as Predictors of Treatment Outcome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

@kuma I had CT scans for a year or two after my surgery, and again about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412313/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2025

What about CA 19 numbers in the 190,000 range. That is where my dad is

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157032/

Discussion: Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

Also, abdominal exercises such as sit ups or a recent colonoscopy will elevate CA 19-9.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936838/

Discussion: Why CA-19-9 Test not included in annual lab tests

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Yes, he recently had a CA 19-9 blood test and his result was 34.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997330/

Discussion: Difficult Diagnosis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Every three months everything is clear. CA 19 is 4 going back this September again

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Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

It sounds a bit inconclusive, but I am not a medical professional. What was her CA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155302/

Discussion: Need help on this biopsy report and advice.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2024

CA 19-9 can be affected by a lot of things including a cold, infection digestion problems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490783/

Discussion: Concerned about increase in CA 19 score during treatment

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 7:12am

@wfs588wea, it's always concerning when lab tests are abnormal. I like the information provided by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499767/

Discussion: Concerned about increase in CA 19 score during treatment

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 5:15pm

In most cases a CA 19-9 blood test would be used as a secondary diagnostic tool...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991778/

Discussion: Difficult Diagnosis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

I gave wrong date for CA-19 starting to rise. It was October 2022, not 2023!! My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972193/

Discussion: Oxaliplatin: What are the effects of dropping it from FOLFIRINOX?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Here are some citations that may help clarify. - Patients with normal‑range CA19‑9 levels represent a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775542/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

I did not think the CA 19-9 test works as you described ... here are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959006/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi @robee, I wanted to check in to see how you're doing. I think members answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806780/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer and CA19-9

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@drewgrebe Our local oncologist says Labs, CA-19, CT scans every three months to begin. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296687/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2020

My last chemo treatment was Oct. 30, 2024. My CA 19-9 was 35. Now it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192373/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Don’t trust a CT scan. Mine were fine, but my CA-19 kept creeping up, and since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985199/

Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I have an almost identical situation. My CA 19 nine markers started going up gradually in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253221/

Discussion: Rising CA19-9 numbers but scans ok

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

Thanks for your comment re ca 19-9. I was told the same thing by my oncologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380678/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Sorry to hear this. The CA 19-9 is semi-reliable for diagnosis, so it wouldn't be the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015658/

Discussion: Onset of diabetes. Pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024