CA 125 Treatment in India

John Das, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher,...

John Das, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher, had been experiencing persistent bloating, early satiety, and vague abdominal discomfort for several months. His wife had passed away from breast cancer five years prior, making him acutely aware of health changes. Initially attributing it to aging and diet, he grew concerned when the bloating didn't subside. His primary care physician, noting John's family history and symptoms, referred him to an oncologist, Dr. Evans. Dr. Evans explained that while John's symptoms were non-specific, given his age and presentation, a CA 125 blood test, a tumor marker often associated with ovarian cancer but also elevated in other cancers and benign conditions, was a prudent first step to rule out serious pathology, alongside imaging. John felt a wave of fear during the blood draw, his mind racing back to his wife's illness. The wait for results was agonizing. When the results came back only slightly elevated, likely due to a benign liver condition also identified on scan, John felt profound relief. His emotional journey shifted from dread and painful memories to cautious optimism and a commitment to the recommended follow-up for his liver, feeling he had been given a second chance to stay vigilant about his health.