Simply seven.

Today is another good day.  I’ve been awaiting my CA125 blood tests; this is a non-specific cancer antigen that is often – but not always – elevated in women with ovarian tumours.  Below 35 is the normal range.  At diagnosis, it was 2,257: very elevated.  Today, it’s simply seven.  

Taken alone, a CA125 level is a poor predictor as its so general.  Taken with an ultrasound result in mind (mine was clear), it becomes more meaningful.  I’ve written about that previously.  There is some suggestion that CA125 is not helpful at all as it does not differentiate between benign ovarian disease, particularly in younger women.

The diagnostic value of serum CA125 in distinguishing a benign from a malignant ovarian mass is important, but the main limit of serum CA125 is that it may be high in benign diseases, especially in the reproductive age.

I’ll have a CA125 test every six months along with my ultrasound.

Happy Friday xx