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CA-125
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CA-125
A cell surface glycoprotein expressed on the cell membrane of normal ovarian tissue, ovarian, cervical, endometrium, GI tract, and breast CAs; rising levels indicate a poor prognosis, but low levels are of little clinical utility; CA-125 may also be ↑ in liver disease, acute pancreatitis, renal failure, occasionally in normal ♀, lymphoma
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But don't bet your life on this when the CA-125 test is so readily available.
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The CA-125 test is used to monitor response to therapy or detect recurrence as well as make an initial diagnosis.
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The disadvantages of using the CA-125 test as a screening tool are its lack of specificity and its inability to detect early cancers.
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