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Re: CA 125 blood test From: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 22 Feb 1999 18:42:41 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Kelley: "Dr George/spinal" Previous message: dian: "Dr. George.." In reply to: Michelle: "CA 125 blood test" Next in thread: Michelle: "Re: CA 125 blood test" Reply: Michelle: "Re: CA 125 blood test" At Mon, 22 Feb 1999, Michelle wrote: > >I have already had a FSH test and it was normal. My doctor now ordered >a CA125 blood test.What can this test show that the other test did not? > Thankyou > Miclelle The FSH is used to check the follicle stimulating hormone, which is usually done to see how the ovaries are functioning, or if you are in menopause. The CA125 on the other hand is known as the tumor marker and may indicate that there is some type of cancer present. -- Tracy L. Trull Editorial Assistant, International Coordinator, OBGYN.net http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm tracy.trull@obgyn.net Next message: Kelley: "Dr George/spinal" Previous message: dian: "Dr. George.." In reply to: Michelle: "CA 125 blood test" Next in thread: Michelle: "Re: CA 125 blood test" Reply: Michelle: "Re: CA 125 blood test"

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