Booklet that defines CA 125

NoTimeForCancer
NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,488 Member
edited May 2015 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

zenmama posted this link over on the ovarian board, and I thought you all might enjoy it as well.  CA 125 is not just used in ovarian cancer but uterine/endometrial cancers as well.  Susan P made the comment, which I think many of us agree with, that we want to know more about our disease and things like this are in a language we can all understand.

Enjoy.

http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/wp-content/uploads/CA125levels.pdf

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  • Ardnasnit
    Ardnasnit Member Posts: 29 Member
    #2
    Thank you

    Thank you, this is very helpful.I have been wanting to learn more about the CA-125.

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,488 Member
    #3
    Ardnasnit said:

    Thank you

    Thank you, this is very helpful.I have been wanting to learn more about the CA-125.

    Ardnasnit, it is so good to

    Ardnasnit, it is so good to hear from you.  How are you doing?

  • Ardnasnit
    Ardnasnit Member Posts: 29 Member
    #4
    NoTimeForCancer said:

    Ardnasnit, it is so good to

    Ardnasnit, it is so good to hear from you.  How are you doing?

    Hi

    Hi NoTimeForCancer. It has been awhile since we have talked.  How are you doing? I am doing well.

  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #5
    No Time

    Thank you for reposting this information for us.  The CA -125 is a marker for me, as it is for many others with uterine cancer.   Great information.  Glad you continue to do well.  In peace and caring.

  • Diya
    Diya Member Posts: 93
    #6
    Ca125

    thank you for sharing this. while its not a complete test, it is a very good test to monitor treatment effectiveness. unfortunately in Australia doctors don't seem to like this test. I asked my mum's gp to do this test and he refused. The oncologist also refused and was not happy that I suggested it. I am not a fan of doing scans all the time but it seems that is the only thing oncologists here like to do. I am so frustrated with australian medical system! even simple questions like what vitamins should she be using ticks off the oncologist. The dietician we got told us that organic is just a fad. Don't worry if you cannot digest green vegies. Just eat potatoes and carrots. What sort of chance does a patient have with this kind of attitude and lack of care? I wish someone could tell me a better gp and oncologist in Sydney!

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