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        			    November 18, 2009 - 6:27pm			  			

			
			
Just found out my CEA blood test came back elevated to 6.5...I am setting up a PET test. I am just devastated!!! This is the first time it came back elevated!!! I am blown away..I know other people here have it much worse than I do but it is still frightening all the same..I have been NED since the end of April of this year.......I am sooo scared......JULIE


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November 18, 2009 - 6:40pm

			
Julie
			
The CEA isn't the end all test by any means. Glad you're getting scanned but try to think positive and clear scan thoughts.

I'm thinking of you

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November 18, 2009 - 6:41pm

			
inflammation maybe?
			
Has your CEA been a good indicator for you in the past, Julie?  From what I understand, CEA can become elevated because of inflammation in your respiratory system.  


I'm praying that your PET scan comes back completely clear.  Please keep us posted and let us know when you get it scheduled.  


Prayers and positive thoughts!

Tashina



			
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November 18, 2009 - 6:53pm

			
Juile
			
could be a blip...I know easy to say, hard to live with....I hate it when CEA goes up.


breathe and best wishes,


mags



			
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November 21, 2009 - 1:11am

			
http://coloncancersupport.col
			
http://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10614

 this is a link to a discussion on another forum- seems there is a new reagent being used in cea tests and resulting in significantly higher numbers that are not corresponding to clinical observations.



			
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November 22, 2009 - 7:36pm

			
MY DOCTOR STOPPED TAKING MY
			
MY DOCTOR STOPPED TAKING MY CEA 3 YEARS AGO. MINE NEVER WENT ABOVE NORMAL,AND I WAS FULL OF TUMOURS- MY DOCTORS JUST DON'T SET TOO MUCH IMPORTANCE ON THEM. SCANS ARE MORE RELIABLE

GOOD LUCK

KATE



			
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