So, today I saw my oncologist. Something that I look forward to, as she is amazing and always really reassuring. I haven't seen her in 9 months, and was anxious about our appointment. She tells me that my CT was clear - thank goodness. And that my CA-125 went from 6 to 8. Now, I know that 8 in itself is nothing to be concerned about (which is what my doc said). However - in the years since I was declared NED - my number has been waivering between 4 and 6. So, now here I am at 8.
I know what you are going to say - that these levels jump up and down - and that is totally normal and expected. And I agree with you. But my brain just doesn't totally agree. I am full of anxiety about what if this is an upward trend.
So, to ease some of my anxiey my doc gave me a script for another blood level that I will have done in 3 months. I'll just be praying for lucky number 7 to make me feel better!
So, today I saw my oncologist. Something that I look forward to, as she is amazing and always really reassuring. I haven't seen her in 9 months, and was anxious about our appointment. She tells me that my CT was clear - thank goodness. And that my CA-125 went from 6 to 8. Now, I know that 8 in itself is nothing to be concerned about (which is what my doc said). However - in the years since I was declared NED - my number has been waivering between 4 and 6. So, now here I am at 8.
I know what you are going to say - that these levels jump up and down - and that is totally normal and expected. And I agree with you. But my brain just doesn't totally agree. I am full of anxiety about what if this is an upward trend.
So, to ease some of my anxiey my doc gave me a script for another blood level that I will have done in 3 months. I'll just be praying for lucky number 7 to make me feel better!