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carolenk-ca125 &fistula

garden gal
garden gal CSN Member Posts: 212 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Carolenk I've heard a number of things can affect your ca125 numbers. Do you think this fistula could affect mine. Dr told me ( surgeon) that this was coming on for a long time.will be talking with my onocologist tomorrow' just wanted to know your thoughts. thanks Kathy
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  • carolenk
    carolenk CSN Member Posts: 905 Member
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    I am not real sure if your
    I am not real sure if your CA-125 would be elevated because of the fistula--but I am guessing that it could be a factor. I have read that intestinal inflammation will cause a rise in the CA-125. Let's hope so for your sake.

    Anyone else have any thoughts on the subject?
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