CA-125 Up

[ladyjogger31]

Hi, I've been so upset, I just got my last reading after my 5th treatment of Doxil and it went from 34 to 45.6. The doctor was suppose to give me a break after I finished my last treatment of Doxil but I wonder. I'm going to have a Ct Scan on March 4th.I feel like I will never see remission. I've been on chemo non stop since 4/08.On top of that in the past two months I've had 3 UTI'S, this last one took a long time to get rid of.Sorry for venting so much, I just so depressed. I know I'm in God's hands and I thank him for every minute that I'm here enjoying life and my family.
Buckets of Teal Hugs and Prayers,
Terry

[crecco]

  Terry,
     I am sorry to hear about your CA rise, but please try not to worry too much. It is a small enough rise that it could just be a natural fluctuation.
     I hate this cancer too. But what can we do? If we let it consume our lives, eventually it will completely take over and that is no good. As hard as it is, we need to remain hopefull and try to carry on as normal as possible. After all, we are still here, so we need to make the most of it. There is no sense in letting it take over every aspect of our lives. Sure we will all have bad days, but we have to remember that tomorrow is a new and different day.
     I do understand your wanting a break from chemo. But coming from someone who has been on chemo non stop since Nov 2005, I have come to realize that if that is what it takes to keep me here, then just bring it on.
    I hope that your CA will remain steady and that everything will be just fine for  you. Hang in there.,
      Chris

[Teresa222]

I am so sorry about your CA125.  It CAN be wrong, you know.  Mine is scary because it always stays within normal range even though I have had active tumors.  It rang all the bells and whistles when I was first diagnosed. IOW, it showed it would be an accurate indicator. We found out it wasn't after my first line treatment.

What type OVCA do you have? I hope Doxil has been as easy on you as it has me. I'm not sure what will happen to me after I finish it either. I almost feel like I SHOULD be on a chemo all the time now. I know you wouldn't look forward to it. But, perhaps they could use a pill method and you will feel more free to do what you want to do, rather than go to the hospital for treatment so often.

I hope you will soon be back in good spirits. It's so much better to be feeling happy. Been there, done that. I hate this stupid cancer.
Teresa