Current CA-125 thresholds may miss ovarian cancer in racially diverse patients, delaying treatment initiation and contributing to health disparities. Original CA-125 studies were conducted on ...
The likelihood of having an elevated CA-125 level at ovarian cancer diagnosis was lower for American Indian, Asian, or Black patients versus White patients. HealthDay News — Black and American Indian ...
Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) testing shows 23% lower odds of elevated levels in American Indian and Black patients with ovarian cancer compared with White patients. Patients with false-negative CA-125 ...