experiences of borderline ovarian cancer
Good news!! My 4-monthly blood test and transvaginal ultrasound, and my 6 monthly abdominal and pelvic ultrasound were a-ok; my CA125 - not the best marker but as mine was so elevated at diagnosis it’s worth including in ongoing monitoring - is 9 (should be under 35, was 2,257 at diagnosis in July 2014). Anyway, I... Continue Reading →
CA125 remains at 10!! Should be under 35, was 2,257 at diagnosis 18 months ago…. Happy Monday 🙂 It’s not a great marker but as it was so high at diagnosis, for me it’s helpful for tracking. Ultrasound on Wednesday; crossing thumbs that remains clear too 🙂
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... Continue Reading →
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