Cancer antigen is a substance present in high amounts in the blood of patients having certain types of cancer. It is normal to have less than 38.6 units per millimeter in the blood. Cancer antigen 125 is a tumor marker used in identifying ovarian cancer when present in high amounts. Cancer antigen 19-9 is a tumor marker, and it indicates a condition of pancreatic cancer when it is present in high amounts.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CA 19-9, also known as cancer antigen, serves as a tumor marker; however, it may also be elevated in healthy individuals.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cancer genome testing (such as BRCA (breast cancer gene) 1/2 testing) is done through a blood or saliva sample.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have BRCA1 (breast cancer type 1) positive with a strong family history of breast cancer, there is always a risk of developing cancer.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. So, looking at your report, CA (cancer antigen)-125 has definitely gone up from 77 to 151.
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