Does CA-125 test for ovarian cancer always accurate ?

Question

I have had the test 2 times, and the second time it came back positive with a higher score. But I was told it could not always be correct. I also had a ultrasound the first time and everything was ok. But now I have to see a gyn doctor, because of results.Please help me, I am worried.

Answer 1

The CA-125 test which is a test to check for markers that relate to ovarian cancer is not always accurate. In fact it is often very highly inaccurate and most insurance companies will not cover it except as last resort.

Other medical conditions that can cause inflammation such as arthritis (and even like fibromyalgia for example), endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's can cause that test to have high levels.

I used to know of someone who had a friend that got the test done and it showed high but they treated her for the wrong kind of cancer. They thought she had ovarian cancer and it turned out that it was not that one but colon cancer. Because of the mistake she died.

I would recommend getting another opinion and preferably from someone that does not share the same office of the doctor you currently see.

Answer 2

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