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Elevated CA 19-9 levels.

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howercraft
howercraft

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My little sister was having pain in few days in her abdomen, so went to gynecologist. It turned out to be a cyst in her ovary. He tested for some tumor markers as well, so CA 19-9 level was 75.4 (ref. value 0-37) He sent us to General surgeon for further testing. GS made an appointment for colonoscopy . My sister is 22 and has digestive problems time to time. She doesn't have weight loss. She doesn't care much but I'm worried as hell. Could this be a colorectal cancer? What might elevate CA 19-9 levels other than this? She was receiving acne treatment, can this effect the CA 19-9 levels?

Thank you.

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  • mary13478
    mary13478 howercraft

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    I'm sorry I can't help you, I don't know what the numbers mean. A colonoscopy is a good thing for her to get. Keep getting the help she needs.

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