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Has Anyone Had An Elevated CA125?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Vancouver, BC

I got my bloodwork results back today. I have a CA125 of 61, which is over the normal limit of 36. I have 2 ovarian endimetriomas and am concerned it is cancer. I also was on day 1 after my period after not having it for 4 months.

Has this happened to anyone and it wasn't cancer?

Thanks xoxo

March 6, 2020
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, CA 125 is a goofy test. When they first found the "mass" on my ovary" and weren't yet sure what it was, they tested my CA 125. They were concerned it was ovarian cancer. My level was "elevated" but endo can raise your level, too... and if even when a woman does have ovarian cancer, they level isn't necessarily high. It's goofy. Mine was just endo, no cancer. I just had a two huge endometriomas.

March 7, 2020 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

That is similar to my situation as well. I have 2 large endimetriomas. I am hopeful it's not Cancer.
In my province we get our results electronically so I read my results myself yesterday and freaked out a little. I will call the doctor Monday to check though. Thanks so much. Your response was so comforting! 😊

March 7, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

CA125 its for endo too. Not necessary cancer. But, talk to your doctor.

March 7, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you so much!

March 6, 2020

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