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Morning everyone can someone tell me what this blood test ca125 is plz x

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CA125 is a protein often found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells and in some normal tissues. Women with ovarian cancer often have a high level of this protein in their blood.

A high level of CA125 in your blood could be a sign of ovarian cancer. It can also be a result of other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids and even pregnancy.

If a test shows you have high levels of CA125, you may be referred for a scan to check for possible causes.

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Thank you x

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Also, the CA stands for Cancer Antigen Sashay

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The CA 125 can vary from time to time. Some people have an elevated number due to inflammation somewhere in the body. CA 125 will usually decrease after effective treatment.

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