So been to see Gyne doctor last Wednesday, had full examination tummy and internal, mentioned the rise in CA125 to 43. He said heās not concerned at all couldnāt feel any signs of reoccurrence and 43 is not a big number. Heād expect it to be in the 100ās. Today been to see oncology nurse. They have requested a non urgent MRI in 6-8 weeks. Told me not to worry and just a precaution as in May last year my CA125 was 12 so although not massive jump they want to check t out. Plus I havenāt had any scans since last chemo in 2015 which was NED. Now Iām quite worried. Should I be? Or are they just been very good?!
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Hi I finished chemo in September my ca125 was 17 I'm on avastin and my ca125 as been creeping up to 53 was sent for a scan last week and seen oncologist today, the only thing that's changed is a lymph node it was 2mm and it's now 5mm so not much so classed as stable, so to carry on with avastin till April and keep an Eye on ca125,
I understand how you feel, I had gem and Avastin in 2013 finished Avastin in2015 and wonder when my luck with run out. I am classed as stable. Had ct last June and ultra sound and no sign of recurrence so not allowed have ct until June, I do have review in March. I feel okay mostly.
They are been very good. Jumped from 12 to 45 within almost a year might be due to something else. It is a slow rise. They are being proactive to call for MRI. If there is something they might catch it early. Wish you the best and may you still be NED for years to come.
Thank you so much for reply, much appreciated. Gyne said was a slow rise and he expected reoccurance to jump into 100ās. Seen as was in 1000ās when diagnosed. Yes they are been proactive suppose not had scan for 3 years.
I think they sound like they are being thorough, which is a good thing. The fact theyāve requested a non-urgent MRI means that they donāt think you need anything under the two week rule. Just donāt lose track of the 6-8week period and forget to keep any eye out for the appointment!
Theyāre on board and are being proactive, we all know our CA125 can rise for reasons other than the cancer, so, take their lead and try not to worry, theyāre arranging a scan and seemingly donāt expect to find anything so do try to relax a little, easy said I know, but try. Let us know when you get your scan results, big hugs ā¤ļøXx Jane
Hi Iām in same position my CA125 has risen Iām due my first 3 mth review in March and having a scan beforehand Iām worried sick itās back but trying to put on a brave face for my husband and family I cannot cope with them all worrying to. Stay positive with me xx
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