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Can Gastritis Lead To Ovarian Cancer?

I read that gastritis may be masking a case of ovarian cancer. It was a recent article but I don't remember where. My wife's mother died from ovarian cancer. She has one sister (out of 3) who has had breast cancer twice. Christina, my wife has had gastritis for months now. Her doctor performed endoscopy and found everything appears normal. Christina's gynecologist performed an exam including ultrasound over 2 years ago and found nothing unusual. What are the chances of Christina having ovarian cancer? Shouldn't she have a complete exam at least once a year? Medicare won't pay for more than once every 2 years. Is there a good blood marker for ovarian cancer besides CA125? Thanks!! ...Ron
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Gastritis is inflammation of the mucosa of stomach in reaction to increased amount of acid formation. It is unlikely for gastritis to be responsible for ovarian cancer. However if there is cancer ovary in her family then your wife might do a ovarian cancer tumor marker test. There is a blood test called CA 125 which is a cancer marker test for ovarian cancer. This is a simple test and tells a possibility of cancer in the ovary. This is not related to gastritis. Doing this test once a year will benefit her. Please do not worry.
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Can Gastritis Lead To Ovarian Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Gastritis is inflammation of the mucosa of stomach in reaction to increased amount of acid formation. It is unlikely for gastritis to be responsible for ovarian cancer. However if there is cancer ovary in her family then your wife might do a ovarian cancer tumor marker test. There is a blood test called CA 125 which is a cancer marker test for ovarian cancer. This is a simple test and tells a possibility of cancer in the ovary. This is not related to gastritis. Doing this test once a year will benefit her. Please do not worry.