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Is there evidence that radiation therapy can cause a flare in cancer antigens or other biomarkers?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
I have noticed with limited experience and elevation of CA 125 during RT for localized recurrent ovarian cancer which has settled down to normal after completion of RT. Could be because of release of antigen caused by tumor breakdown.