Elevated CA-19-9 - should I have Dr. go on fishing expedition?

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Hi all,

I have a slightly elevated CA-19-9, which has been going up since last year.

I see the doctor again in a week, and will see if the CA-19-9 is still

elevated. If it is, should I insist that the doctor go on fishing expedition

to see if cancer can be found? I've already had melanoma, and almost had

colon cancer, not to mention there is a lot of different cancers in my

family. I've always taken an assertive approach to cancer to find it at the

earliest possible time. However, after reading the articles that Barb

posted, it sounds as though CC can't be caught early. Would it be a waste of

time to actively look for CC?

If I should have the doctor look for CC, which tests should be done? ERCP?

MRI? Ultrasound? CT scan?

Thanks for any help or advice.

-Marie

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