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If CA125 is 17 then is it cancer.

2019-10-23 08:24:26
I have Dermoid cyst in my left ovary.I got my CA125 test done and the result is  17 so can I know is it cancer in Dermoid Ovarian cyst? Please let me know
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There is no such correlation. CA 125 is a poor marker. It is of no significant use in your case. Plesse share the other details for better advice.
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All the very best

Answered2019-10-23 08:29:02

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Please attach imaging details .. We cannot decide cancer based on ca125 report alone...

Answered2019-11-01 15:51:09

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No it is not. Relax. Need to know the size of the cyst and its character. It will be available in the scan report.
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Constant monitoring of the cyst is required

Answered2019-10-23 08:50:52

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