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What Is A CA-125 Blood Test Advised?
Question: my gp is doing a ca-125 and ca 19-9 blood tests what are they for.and why would I be having them.
Brief Answer:
These are cancer markers.
Detailed Answer:
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CA-125 is used to look for early signs of ovarian cancer. Its raised levels are associated with higher chances of having an ovarian cancer.
CA 19-9 suggests about pancreatic cancer. Both these are cancer markers and are suggestive of cancer. However other investigations are needed for confirmation.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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These are cancer markers.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
CA-125 is used to look for early signs of ovarian cancer. Its raised levels are associated with higher chances of having an ovarian cancer.
CA 19-9 suggests about pancreatic cancer. Both these are cancer markers and are suggestive of cancer. However other investigations are needed for confirmation.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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