CEA going DOWN...YAY!!!!

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idlehunters
idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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It rose to 11.9... I have had 3 treatments of CPT-11 only..no other chemo.... Had levels done yesterday and just got results... down to 8.2...YAY!!!! Now I don't feel so bad about losing all my hair this past week.

I have never had acid reflux but I started having this fluid come up in my throat and it burns...kinda like heartburn. Just started this morning. I have a dry barking cough but noticed flem in my thoat earlier and then a little bit ago I puked and it was yellow snotty lookin yuk! Thought I seen a tint of blood but not sure. Could my SMALL hernia above my belly button be affecting this? Always something!!!

Whatever.... I am just happy about my CEA!!!

Jennie

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  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 Member Posts: 257 Member
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    YAY Jennie
    You're kicking CEA BUTT!! I would suggest you ask your oncologist for Pepcid or something similar for that thing you have going on. Chemo is so hard on the digestive track that I wouldn't doubt that your having acid reflux/ heartburn.
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
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    Yay Jennie, on CEA
    Chemo can cause an acid reflux (I had that with Xeloda). Phlegm; well if it doesn't improve sounds like you should check with your Doc; I empathize.

    love, Leslie
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    lesvanb said:

    Yay Jennie, on CEA
    Chemo can cause an acid reflux (I had that with Xeloda). Phlegm; well if it doesn't improve sounds like you should check with your Doc; I empathize.

    love, Leslie

    Greaaaaaat!
    Awesome news ! you are near the normal levels just a couple of rounds! ...What about omeprazole ? excellent to me for the reflux!.
    Cough is very normal in me the whole week after chemo with lots of mucosity yellow and dark, after one week I get perfect and then again , not red color tough ,but is so persistent that some times I think I'm going to bleed because my cough.
    Hugs dear enjoy your results!
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    pepebcn said:

    Greaaaaaat!
    Awesome news ! you are near the normal levels just a couple of rounds! ...What about omeprazole ? excellent to me for the reflux!.
    Cough is very normal in me the whole week after chemo with lots of mucosity yellow and dark, after one week I get perfect and then again , not red color tough ,but is so persistent that some times I think I'm going to bleed because my cough.
    Hugs dear enjoy your results!

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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
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    Acid Reflex
    Hello,
    I experienced mouth sores as well as acid reflux. The onolcologist at Mayo prescribed a special mix called Miracle Mouthwash. I was to swish in the mouth, gargle for the throat and then swallow for the acid in my digestive system. Maybe you can google it or discuss getting it with your onocologist.

    It is nice to know the chemo is working.
    NB
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
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    Wonderful news, i am just so
    Wonderful news, i am just so happy to hear this. keep kickin butt!
    hugs,
    judy
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
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    Awesome
    What wonderful news. You are going in the right direction. How many treatments do you have to do this time? Glad this chemo is working for you.

    Kim
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    Annabelle41415 said:

    Awesome
    What wonderful news. You are going in the right direction. How many treatments do you have to do this time? Glad this chemo is working for you.

    Kim

    Thanks Everybody!
    I don't have a set number of treatments. I will continue my regime of CPT-11 which I get every Monday for 2 weeks in a row then off 3rd week. When CEA gets below 5 I will go for a PET/CT...if all clear...NED....then I will take a chemo break till...??????????

    Hugs to you all

    Jennie
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
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    You go girl!
    So pleased your cea has gone down and long may it continue! And even if you've lost your hair I bet you still look good so :p
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    Yeah!
    So happy your CEA has gone down- what a feeling of relief for you! (I get my CEA results tomorrow/Thursday & I'm a bit nervous about what it will be- I'll let you know).
    So far as the acid reflux, definitely get something for that. You may need to be on an antacid on a regular basis now. Also, note that spicy and acidic foods drinks (i.e. coffee and soft drinks- I gave those up) really will affect this & you can help the problem by avoiding anything spicy or acidic.
    Talk to the onc to see if he thinks the hernia could be contributing to this. It may, but I bet the most of it is coming from the CPT-11.
    Bummer about your hair, for sure, but life goes on, as you know. :)

    Again- so glad to hear your CEA went down!

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Yeah,good job,dear
    Yeah,good job,dear Jennie.You have been creating many many miracles one after another since I have known you.You are the best as always.I love this news.

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