Ca125 went up from 8 to 9 and to 11

[Sbhsbh]

My wife CA125 was 8 for almost 1 year but in recent July was 9 and now in August is 11.

I am so concerned and stressed now, does anybody have the same experience?

[Differentforgirls]

It can be concerning when your CA125 rises ( even slightly) but, the most wonderful Prof CF told me it’s like putting on 1 pound in weight over a few weeks so she reassured me - I have every faith in her. Hope this reassures you & your wife too xx

[Darya1392 in reply to Differentforgirls]

Thank you so much.Did you have that slight rises?

[Differentforgirls in reply to Darya1392]

Yes mine has been going up slightly at times. I think when it starts doubling there’s more need for a scan or further investigation. Take care

[ElayneZ]

Hi - my ca125 has inched up monthly from 8 in March to - 10 - 17 - 22 and then 24. NP said slight increases likely from covid vaccinations and/or starting Olaparib - which can cause inflammation. She said concern is when increases are doubled in a month and she expects we will see it decrease. I hope we both soon see our ca125 back in single digits. Blessings! 🙏

[Sbhsbh in reply to ElayneZ]

Thank you so much, I read your story...blessing too!

[Melnie]

yes probably covid affects it, it's still quite low so nothing to worry about.. mine has shot to 127 and a friend with same cancer hers has come 'down' to 500 eek!

[Darya1392 in reply to Melnie]

Thank you for your reply🙏

[Everhope]

Of course any rise is worrying. Would it be possible for you to speak to your wife’s oncologist, rather than her surgeon for reassurance. My surgeon & oncologist always discuss changes in results & treatment.Hoping you can get reassurance.

Kathy

[Darya1392 in reply to Everhope]

Thank you for your replying 🙏

[SopSinger]

Those are tiny rises and well within the normal range. You can see why some oncologists won't tell patients their CA125 results. As the other posters say, a doubling within a month is a concern, or two doublings in a longer space of time. Don't stress over these figures.

[Darya1392 in reply to SopSinger]

Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Nicky100]

They can vary and fluctuate. You are well under the threshold of 35 so I feel things are OK. But if you are worried, I’d towel to your GP or onc.