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Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasound

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Andrew Berchuck, MD posted:

Although the CA125 blood test has not been approved for ovarian cancer screening in asymptomatic women, it is useful in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. So if you have symptoms such as abdominal bloating and pain or change in urinary frequency or bowel movements that could be related to ovarian cancer, you should probably encourage your doctor to order a CA125 blood test. In addition, a pelvic ultrasound would also be another appropriate test to image the ovaries to look for the presence of cancer.

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6 Replies |Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundAlthough the CA125 blood test has not been approved for ovarian cancer screening in asymptomatic women, it is useful in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. So if you have symptoms such as abdominal bloating and pain or change in urinary frequency or bowel movements that could be related to ovarian cancer, you should probably encourage your doctor to order a CA125 blood test. In addition, a pelvic ultrasound would also be another appropriate test to image the ovaries to look for the presence of cancer.

fendigirl responded:

I HAVE HAD A CYST 3.5 ON MY OVERY 4YEARS ,NO CHANGE MY CA125 WERE ALWAYS NORMAL. THIS CHECKUP FOUND MY CYCT HAD GROWN TO4.9 AND MY TUBE IS VERY INFLAMED CA125 THIS TIME IS ELEVATED. .IS IT CANCER BECAUSE THE TEST IS ELEVATED WILL BE GOING 4 MRI TOMORROW. HOW ACCURATE IS THIS BLOOD TEST .

Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundI HAVE HAD A CYST 3.5 ON MY OVERY 4YEARS ,NO CHANGE MY CA125 WERE ALWAYS NORMAL. THIS CHECKUP FOUND MY CYCT HAD GROWN TO4.9 AND MY TUBE IS VERY INFLAMED CA125 THIS TIME IS ELEVATED. .IS IT CANCER BECAUSE THE TEST IS ELEVATED WILL BE GOING 4 MRI TOMORROW. HOW ACCURATE IS THIS BLOOD TEST .

cl1234 responded:

I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and my right ovary has been giving me problems(growing cyst/burst cyst). I had 2 vaginal ultrasounds but no indication of cancer. Do I have the option of just having the ovary removed? My left ovary doesn't seem to be causing any issues although occasionally I get a quick shooting pain. Any information would be quite helpful and appreciated!

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Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundI have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and my right ovary has been giving me problems(growing cyst/burst cyst). I had 2 vaginal ultrasounds but no indication of cancer. Do I have the option of just having the ovary removed? My left ovary doesn't seem to be causing any issues although occasionally I get a quick shooting pain. Any information would be quite helpful and appreciated!<br /> <br />cl1234

cl1234 responded:

Also, can I just ask my doctor for the CA125 test?

Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundAlso, can I just ask my doctor for the CA125 test?

fendigirl replied to cl1234's response:

insist on a ca125 blood test. i took another one a month after the first one came back high 50 and now it went back down to 7 also get an pelvic m.r.i. with contrast and you can see 3 d of whats going on inside . they also will not remove your ovary until the cyst is at least 5 cm .be proactive get your tests if the doctor doesnt care change your doctor good luck

Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundinsist on a ca125 blood test. i took another one a month after the first one came back high 50 and now it went back down to 7 also get an pelvic m.r.i. with contrast and you can see 3 d of whats going on inside . they also will not remove your ovary until the cyst is at least 5 cm .be proactive get your tests if the doctor doesnt care change your doctor good luck

loretogal replied to cl1234's response:

Certainly you have the option of having just the ovary and the tube removed. My surgery is scheduled on April 20th for just that. They won't know if it's cancer until they remove it to be able to do the pathology.

Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundCertainly you have the option of having just the ovary and the tube removed. My surgery is scheduled on April 20th for just that. They won't know if it's cancer until they remove it to be able to do the pathology.

biggy123456 replied to fendigirl's response:

the ca125 is not a proven test. but physicians say it is

Report This| Share this:Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic tests: CA125 and ultrasoundthe ca125 is not a proven test. but physicians say it is

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