Hi Tobey,

I am reaching out to you because I just received some scary news. I took the Ca2729, CEA and CA-125 blood tests a little over a week ago.

My CA-125 level was a 67. The other two levels were normal. My gynecologist suggested that I see an ovarian oncologist.

I tested positive for BRCA 1 about 2 years ago, but opted not to have surgery yet. I guess having just turned 47 that was not too smart. Although there aremany false positives, my levels are pretty high.

My fear of ovarian surgery stems from the fact that I had 3 inches of my small intestine removed 12 years ago, and I have been fine since. There is a smallchance that the surgery could complicate the previous surgery.

Is there a surgeon that you would highly recommend on Long Island? I have one referral of a Dr. Martin Goldstein in New York City. I think I better start making some appointments.

I appreciate any feedback that you can offer.

Thank you so much for making your time available to all of us BRCA women.

 Lisa

I feel a bit uncomfy posting this, however I feel strongly enough to DO it!

I can tell you I had a terrible experience with Dr Benjamin Schwartz from Babylon, NY & would SO NOT recommend him.