Jorge's CEA count :(

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tina dasilva
tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
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Well today the chemo doctor called to tell us that jorge's Cea is at 5.1 now in February it was at 2.6 its 3weeks today that he has his tumor remove from his rectum and on the 11th of this month and on the same day we meet with the liver doctor I have to tell you guys I'm sooooooo scared I just want to cry thanks for listening hugs Tina

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  • emtwoods
    emtwoods Member Posts: 37 Member
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    Again, CEA is something I don't get but your numbers sound way beter than Michael's. He was 87 after tumor was removed and now he is at 200. He just had his second treatment of Folfox. Hang in there, and try not to worry until you talk to the doctor, and write down your questions as you think of them so you remember what you want to ask the doctor.

    Jessica
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
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    it's not the definitive measure of cancer in one's body at all. Having an operation or a procedure often makes it rise for a while. Three weeks is not that long of a time. Also, 5.6 is not a very high number as far as CEA goes. As hard as it is to do, try not to worry so much if you can. I know it's hard to do at times...
    -phil
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
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    Try and not be scared,it is very soon to be checking his cea.I didn't get mine checked untill 6 months after surgery,and a cat scan.I still do both every 6 months.It should go down by then,just try not to worry untill then.Just think positive.
  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
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    karguy said:

    CEA
    Try and not be scared,it is very soon to be checking his cea.I didn't get mine checked untill 6 months after surgery,and a cat scan.I still do both every 6 months.It should go down by then,just try not to worry untill then.Just think positive.

    I love you guys
    I can't believe that someone could love people they don't know in person but its true one can and I say this because I love all of you guys without you guys I would of went nuts Hugs Tina
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    tina dasilva said:

    I love you guys
    I can't believe that someone could love people they don't know in person but its true one can and I say this because I love all of you guys without you guys I would of went nuts Hugs Tina

    just hang
    in there.for me my cea is not a good marker.i have one more chemo to go then cat scan.maybe i will be right behind you doing surgery.we need each other and i am scared too....Godbless....johnnybegood
  • here4lfe
    here4lfe Member Posts: 306 Member
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    Try Not To Worry
    As caregiver, I try to be educated and supportive to my wife. The CEA for her has been a good marker so far.

    Keep in the game. Today is today, and another chance to love.

    Best
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    here4lfe said:

    Try Not To Worry
    As caregiver, I try to be educated and supportive to my wife. The CEA for her has been a good marker so far.

    Keep in the game. Today is today, and another chance to love.

    Best

    My Cea is up to 4.5 and it
    My Cea is up to 4.5 and it was at 2. a year ago. I have stared juicing again EVERYDAY, not worried on a daily basis, but it pops in now and then. Just have to keep pressing, I know that worrying is NOT good. My ONC has specifically told me, worrying, stress, can bring the cancer back. Luckily, I was raised by one hell of a woman! She made us strong....
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
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    Nana b said:

    My Cea is up to 4.5 and it
    My Cea is up to 4.5 and it was at 2. a year ago. I have stared juicing again EVERYDAY, not worried on a daily basis, but it pops in now and then. Just have to keep pressing, I know that worrying is NOT good. My ONC has specifically told me, worrying, stress, can bring the cancer back. Luckily, I was raised by one hell of a woman! She made us strong....

    It is so easy to say " do
    It is so easy to say " do not worry" we all do, and basically it is useless,that is why we are on this board to support each other. Yes you can love people you have never met and feel close to them, because we have something in common.
    Just hang in there,one day at the time, always hope for the best, a strong mind creates a strong body I was told. It is not easy at times but it works for me.
    We all care for you,
    hugs Marjan


    You never walk alone
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Hey, Tina and Jorge
    Praying it's just a temporary thing caused by surgery.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
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    Dear tina
    My Mum's sea went up after the surgery too. I was scared to death back then. It went back down after chemotherapy,

    Try not to worry too much it's still low.

    Take good care of yourself!
    Dora
  • pscott1
    pscott1 Member Posts: 207 Member
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    Hi Tina, I've had 4
    Hi Tina, I've had 4 treatments of Folfox w/Avastin and my CEA started at 7, went to 337 before my 1st treatment and after my 3rd it is already down to 5.9. Give it some time. I'm sure that it will come back down. I'll be praying for you both!

    Take care,

    Pam

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