Hello,
My mum was diagnosed with grade 3c ovarian cancer last year, she had 6 rounds of carb/taxol then surgery, removing her ovaries, tubes, appendix, partial bowel and omentum. Her CA125 was 475 on diagnosis, then went up to 1236 just before chemo then after surgery down to 6. Second blood test was 12 then last week it has gone up to 317 my mum has been having pain under left and right rip and bloating, plus is quite windy in the evening. My mums oncologist said the ca125 is a good marker for her so it’s likely the cancer is back! Obviously we are all really worried and not sure what to expect. I don’t know if the ca125 being 317 is high for a reoccurrence? The oncologist has done more blood tests and my mum is having a scan on Sunday. We are all terrified. My anxiety is through the roof! My dad died just over a year ago of oesophagus cancer. I don’t have any siblings, I’m trying to be positive but it’s hard sometimes as I think of the worst. My mums oncologist said if the cancer is back which it is very likely then she will need to go on Carbo/Caelyx. I guess I’m looking for anyone in a similar situation or has been and has some positive news. Is 317 a high marker for a reoccurrence?
Hi Doll2202. I've just dropped by and noticed you've not had an answer as yet, hopefully the ladies here will be along soon to offer support and hopefully some answers. I had a different type of cancer (Womb) but have a quarterly blood test for my CA125 markers as mine recurred. After 6 cycles of paclitaxel and carboplatin it's reduced to barely visible deposits and I feel fine.
Hopefully the scan your Mum had yesterday will bring the results quickly. Keep faith in your mum's Oncologist saying her CA125 is a good marker.
Hugs, B xx
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