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Mar 16, 2007 - 3:20 pm
HELLO, I AM A NEW MEMBER AND HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS IN REFERENCE TO COLON CANCER. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS STRANGE, BUT FORTUNATELY MY MOM GOT SICK AND WE TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE FOUND OUT SHE HAD COLON CANCER---THEY REMOVED APPROX. 40% OF THE COLON AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GREAT. --NO SIGN OF SPREADING---NO CHEMO (STAGE II). |
Joined: Mar 2007
Re: MOM/FRUSTRATED
Don't get too worked up about the CEA count. It's supposed to be below a 4, but it's not a real reliable test. When I was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer, my CEA count should have been over 40, but it was under 4, so don't let that test worry you. I had about the same thing done as your mom. I'm a 2 year survivor, have faith.
Joined: Jun 2006
Re: MOM/FRUSTRATED
Welcome to the group. As many will tell you the CEA may be sensitive for some but for others is not a reliable indicator. Mine was never over 1 with Stage 2 rectal cancer and a recurrance. Hang in there.
Dick
Joined: Jan 2006
Re: MOM/FRUSTRATED
Hi,
I'm sorry that your mom had to go through this but you are lucky they caught it at stage 2. Like the others said CEA could rise for all types of reasons. The colonoscopy will help make you and your family feel better. Why are they doing an endescopy? My oldest daughter 18 just had one to rule out stomache ulcers so that is why I'm wondering. HUGS. I'm also diabetic and sometimes just not feeling well could be causing havoc with your mom. Please keep us informed.
Lisa F.
Joined: Mar 2007
Re: MOM/FRUSTRATED
THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP...I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THE COLONOSCOPY GOES ON TUESDAY..
Joined: Mar 2007
Re: MOM/FRUSTRATED
to ifondots63,
yes they are also looking for an irritated ulcer for my mom as she has just started vomitting for no reason and at no particular time. but also, stomach cancer runs in the family and i think they are just going to double check. thanks for your answers and concer.