I had surgery last November to remove a large tumor along with my ovaries (already had a hysterectomy). In June, a CT scan showed the lymph nodes in my pelvis were growing and a biopsy confirmed that the cancer had spread (or was there all along). I started radiation therapy and had bloodwork done after 4 treatments. My CA125 (which had been slowing rising) took a huge jump. I found one article stating that this can be caused by the radiation. Has anyone else experienced something similar?
Radiation and CA125 increase: I had surgery last... - My Ovacome
Radiation and CA125 increase
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yes, they warned me of that because the radiation can cause its own inflammation. They did tell me the results of radiation stay with you for a good few months. I hope your numbers come down over time. Good luck.
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