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Bstrange
Bstrange CSN Member Posts: 87
in Ovarian Cancer #1

Does anyone know if UTI infections can raise the CA?

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  • scatsm
    scatsm CSN Member Posts: 296 Member
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    Bstrange

    I believe that any infection can raise the CA125...are you worried about a test result?

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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
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    Urinary tract infection can elevate CA125

    But only slightly, by a few points.

    Don't worry about CA125 raise until there is a trend: two or more consecutive measurements taken at least 1 week apart. It is not considered recurrence until CA125 is double the upper normal limit (2x35=70). And only if CA125 is a good marker for you.

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    Alexandra said:

    Urinary tract infection can elevate CA125

    But only slightly, by a few points.

    Don't worry about CA125 raise until there is a trend: two or more consecutive measurements taken at least 1 week apart. It is not considered recurrence until CA125 is double the upper normal limit (2x35=70). And only if CA125 is a good marker for you.

    Dear Barbara

    It is my understanding too that any infection, including urinary tract infection, can raise the CA 125.    Has yours gone up since the last check?

    Best wishes,

    Kelly

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