My ca 15-3 level got higher. Does that mean there is cancer returning?
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My ca 15-3 level got higher. Does that mean there is cancer returning?
1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology
In brief:
Likely
If you were treated for a cancer and the ca 15-3 levels went down after treatment, and the level is going up now, that would be an indication of cancer recurrence.
You should consult your doctor to rule out other causes of elevation of ca 15-3.
In brief:
Likely
If you were treated for a cancer and the ca 15-3 levels went down after treatment, and the level is going up now, that would be an indication of cancer recurrence.
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