Is cancer antigen 125 high normal?

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Originally, I just wanted to have a simple examination in the hospital, but the doctor said that I had some physical problems, so I had a further examination. I had an examination called cancer antigen. The doctor said that it was a little high. Is this normal? Is cancer antigen 125 high normal?

Is cancer antigen 125 high normal?

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is an auxiliary test for cancer. We can't diagnose cancer by this index alone. It depends on which antigens are being tested and which indicators are related to cancer. We can't simply diagnose cancer by some indicators. We should combine the patient's chief complaint, past medical history, such as smoking, drinking, hepatitis, and other auxiliary examinations to make a diagnosis.

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is an auxiliary test for cancer. We can't diagnose cancer by this index alone. It depends on which antigens are being tested and which indicators are related to cancer. We can't simply diagnose cancer by some indicators. We should combine the patient's chief complaint, past medical history, such as smoking, drinking, hepatitis, and other auxiliary examinations to make a diagnosis.

CA125 is the most widely used ovarian epithelial tumor marker in the world. It is often used in the clinical differential diagnosis of pelvic masses, detection of disease progression and prognosis after treatment. Some benign pelvic lesions can also appear elevated. If the increase is persistent, we should be alert to the possibility of malignant lesions.

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Don't feel nervous and afraid because of an abnormal index. It's bad for your health. For carcinoembryonic antigen, this is just a tumor related index. This is not specific, so it is not significant if it is higher than the normal value. You can go to the hospital to find a specialist to check.