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Re: ca-125?

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Mar 26 10:22:17 2003

At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>By "thibroids" do you mean FIBROIDS? If so, Fibroids are tumors found in
>the female reproductive tract, usually benign. The CA-125 is a blood
>test to detect cancer and sometimes can also detect Endometriosis.
>
>You're doing a good job of researching your wifes disease. Good luck!

>If you mean fibroids, the ca-125 would be higher than normal as well. The CA-125 is not at useful in detecting ovarian cancer at the early stages. The CA-125 is best used for high risk women to detect CHANGES in the level over time as an indicator of cancer. The only way to diagnose ovarian cancer for certain is through surgery.

>At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, Sean wrote:
>>
>>I really appreciate all of the posts ans emails....it is always better I
>>feel to get input from people who have fisrt hand knowledge. You guys
>>have made me feel somewhat easier.
>>Could someone explain what a ca 125 is...please remember I am just a
>>man. Is thibroids a similar thing? I have come across that alot looking
>>around.
>>Thanks again
>>Sean

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