Question 1

ca 125=54 and endometriosis ..any relation? anything to worry as i am very stressed out

Accepted Answer

Unrealted: Ca125 is a carbohydrate tumor marker seen in many cases of ovarian Cancer.  It is not specific to cancer and can be elevated in ovarian inflammation and alcohol cirrhosis.  its value is in monitoring ovarian Ca so that rising levels on chemo mean failure while decreasing levels during chemo means response. It should not be used for diagnosis.

Question 2

what if your ca125 test is 125?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: This is above normal. If you have ovarian cancer and it was normal, you could have recurrence.
If you do not have ovarian ca, this needs to be investigated with exam, ultrasound and other studies. This test can be non-specific if you have no ovarian finding.
See you gyn.

Question 3

what is the ca-125 test?

Accepted Answer

CA-125: Cancer antigen 125 (ca-125) is a protein found on the surface of many ovarian cancer cells. It also can be found in other cancers and in small amounts in normal tissue. A ca-125 test measures the amount of this protein in the blood and can be used as a tumor marker.

Question 4

what causes my ca 125 to go up?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: It is commonly elevated in ovarian cancer. But it can go up from any reason which causes irritation of the peritoneal lining of your abdomen which includes some benign conditions too. It depends on the level and also if it is going up steadily or staying elevated but stable and not increasing. Your gynecologist can help you to sort it out.

Question 5

what is the significance of ca-125?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Cancer: It is a tumor marker for ovarian, endometrium, fallopian tube, lung, breast and gastrointestinal tract cancers. It is commonly used to follow ovarian cancer in response to therapeutic treatments and can be positive in nearly 80% of cases. It is not specific to cancer, however, and can be elevated in benign abdominal problems too such as endometriosis.

Question 6

can lyme disease cause an elevated ca125 reading?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: At this point in time there is a lot of discussion about this topic and many who feel there may be some association but there has been no known proof of an association of Lyme disease and an elevated CA 125.  This is still being researched and nothing that can say a definite cause and affect.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

what makes uyou ca125 go up ive had a total hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,  CA 125 is a screening test for ovarian cancer, albeit not a good one. If you still have your ovaries, that may be the cause of elevated CA 125. you may visit this site for more info:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer/expert-answers/ca-125/faq-20058528

Question 8

help! there's a cyst on ovary and ca125 came back at 132. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

No diagnosis: If there is a cyst of the ovary smaller than 5 cm it can be watched.  If complex on sono or  larger than 5 cm. biopsy indicated.  Ca 125 cant be used for diagnosis.  FDA has approved the Carbohydrate Antigen measurements for monitoring purposes only.  Ca125 will go up in the presence of an inflammatory process and can also go to levels over 1000 associated with ascites from alcoholic cirrhosis.

Question 9

my cyst is 9.2x8.9x6.8 fluid filled but my ca-125 came up high what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Is it ovarian cyst?: The best thing to do is consult with your gynecologist /oncologist .
Good luck.

Question 10

overian mass that is fluid filled, testing is being done ca125. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Cyst needs study: Fluid filled ovarian mass is a cytst either simple or complex.  Simple cysts larger than 5cm need excision. complex cysts probably should be removed.  Ca 125 has little value unless lesion is malignant, has been removed and Ca 125 used for monitoring response .to treatment.

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