rise in ca125

[Heidi1965]

hi I had surgery 4 years ago to remove everything including my cervix, 2 years ago I started bleeding which turned out to be 2 Lgc in surgery the found another tumour on my uretha which the had to cut part of this way, after which I had chemo carcinoma and taxol.

now my issue is in October my ca125 was 14 and now it’s crept up to 49 which is freaking me out , I have the bloods again next week just to double check and if it’s still raised then I will have a scan, I am petrified that my cancer has come back and if it has where will it be 😩😩😩

[Lyndy2]

Hello Heidi1965. It’s the dreaded question isn’t it? I am not sure if you have any symptoms now?

If it is back they may still suggest watch and wait until you do have symptoms. You might want to get prepared, make a plan so that you can make decisions, such as going for a second opinion or asking about a particular form of treatment.

I always feel better when I have a plan.

Don’t forget that it might not be back, this could be inflammation or something else.

So all is not lost and even if it’s bad news, you have come this far and you will overcome this hurdle too xx

[my5and13]

Hi Heidi, I hope your labs turn out ok. My CA125 has started creeping up but I do know stress can also cause changes in the antigen number. Let's just hope it's that. Praying for a positive outcome.