Ca125higher after surgery

[Supermary]

Debulking surgery was SEPTEMBER 28th

Got a reversible iliostomy but all visible cancer removed

Just got CA125 checked it’s up about 25points

It’s that normal?

[N-A-58]

Yes defo normal. Ca125 is an inflammatory marker so your major surgery would cause inflammation. I’m sure it’s that and you should see it start coming down.

[Supermary in reply to N-A-58]

Thank you !!!

[Hidden]

It does fluctuate, mine has gone up but not above 14 but my Dr. ..said no worries as long as we stay below 38.

[Supermary in reply to Hidden]

Why 38?

[Supermary in reply to Supermary]

And when it when you was that after all 6 chemos and surgery ?

[delia2 in reply to Supermary]

The normal range is 5-36. Mine was the highest ever after surgery at 20 (it’s not really a marker for me).

[Supermary in reply to delia2]

I owe the normal range

My question was about it being higher after surgery not related to the range

[0954]

After both my original surgery and after my surgery for recurrence , my CA125 went up quite a bit. Both times , it dropped considerably after 1 to 2 chemo treatments . I would say no need to panic

[Supermary in reply to 0954]

Thanks so much !

[Cropcrop]

Fairly common occurrence, the CA125 can rise due to inflammation and infection as well as our cancer. Your team will monitor you well. I’m sure you’re in good hands, stay safe and well ❤️Xx Jane

[Supermary in reply to Cropcrop]

I am going he folks at SLoane are great

Thank you !!