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My ca15-3 was 13 last year and is 17 yesterday, i have a general infection, could this be the cause of elevation?
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Unlikely: You may bave hyperparathyroidism. Have it checked out.
Answered 1/5/2019
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CA15.3: Why do you check CA 15.3? It is a tumor antigen used to monitor treatment response in advanced breast cancer. It is sensitive but not specific. It can be elevated in non-breast cancers as well as in some benign conditions (liver disease, chronic inflammation, etc). There is no direct association with infections. Value
Answered 3/13/2020
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