What Is The Prognosis When CA 125 Is High In A Breast Cancer Patient?

Posted on Thu, 8 Mar 2018

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Question : Hi. I have been doing CA 125 testings b/c of history with breast cancer. My results have been 3/28/2016 - 24; 6/21/206 - 13; 12/09/2016 - 21; and 3/7/2018 - 42. I take Arimidex

Answered by Dr. Monish De (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
PET scan

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

After hearing your history since you have breast cancer and that your CA 125 is high, I would advise you to do a PET scan.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr Monish De
Oncologist

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