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What is CA 19-9? Tumor Marker for Pancreatic & Gallbladder Cancer

What is CA 19-9 and what does it mean? 🩺 CA 19-9 is a blood test tumor marker often linked with pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers. 🔹 Uses: • Supports diagnosis when combined with scans/biopsy • Monitors treatment response (falling levels = good response) • Helps track recurrence risk with follow-up trends 🔹 Limitations: • Can be high in benign conditions (jaundice, gallstones, pancreatitis, liver disease) • Not reliable as a screening test • Some people don’t produce CA 19-9 at all ✅ Patient takeaway: CA 19-9 is a guide, not a verdict. Doctors use it as part of a bigger picture — scans, pathology, and clinical findings always matter more. 📢 Share this video — it might help someone understand CA 19-9 without unnecessary fear. [CA 19-9 test, pancreatic cancer blood marker, bile duct cancer diagnosis, tumor markers explained, HPB oncology education]