I am akhila. Aged 27 years. Married.no kids (aborted two times abnormal heart beat of fetus. I recently tested for cancer marker ca 19-9. I got 46.24 u/ml.(higher than normal) is it indicated pancreatic cancer? Or any other cancers? The test is done before fasting. I done my postgraduation project with carcinogens like ethidum bromide etc. Is there any chance to get cancer with carcinogens? What are further steps to proceed? Please help me.

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician7yrs exp

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. High levels of ca 19-9 are often a sign of pancreatic cancer. But sometimes, high levels can indicate other types of cancer or certain noncancerous disorders, including cirrhosis and gallstones. Because high levels of ca 19-9 can mean different things, the test is not used by itself to screen for or diagnose cancer. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.  

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