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My CEA went down some- PET/CT scan on Monday

lisa42
lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
edited July 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi,

As some of you know, I had been concerned because my CEA had been rising up and up lately & was at a high of 317 two months ago. I was really starting to sweat it. When it was checked again a month ago, it had gone down slightly from 317 to 305. Today I got the results of the CEA blood draw from Tuesday. It went down a bit more- now down to 286. So, it's obviously still quite elevated & I know that all the activity and recent pain, etc. from my recurrent rectal tumor is probably why it was up so high, but I'm still quite relieved to find out that it's now been going in the right direction at least & that's down! With being in the hospital and having the lung biopsy just a couple of weeks ago, I had to skip having the Avastin the past two times. With skipping the Avastin, I had feared the CEA would have gone up, so I was pleasantly surprised that it went down instead. Just thought I'd share that news! I have a PET/CT scan coming up this Monday, July 18th. I meet with my onc the next day & I'll have the scan results that day, on the 19th. Prayers are always appreciated!!

Hugs,
Lisa
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,752 Member
    #2
    Good
    Good to hear that it is continuing to go down, even if slightly it's still in the right direction. You are in my prayers for a good outcoming on your PET scan on Monday. Are you going to be starting treatment back up or waiting for the doctor's appointment? Good wishes for a great doctor appointment too.

    Kim
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #3
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Good
    Good to hear that it is continuing to go down, even if slightly it's still in the right direction. You are in my prayers for a good outcoming on your PET scan on Monday. Are you going to be starting treatment back up or waiting for the doctor's appointment? Good wishes for a great doctor appointment too.

    Kim

    continuing
    Kim,

    This week was my chemo week- next week is an "off" week. I believe I'll be continuing w/ chemo that next week. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers!
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  • colonblender
    colonblender CSN Member Posts: 12
    #4
    hi lisa
    i do not post much as iam a care giver for my stage 4 husband bit iam always reading the posts i always pray for you and wish you well ,hope it will keep going down .good luck for the scan.nedj
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  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva CSN Member Posts: 641
    #5
    YAY YAY YAY
    O Lisa im so happy for you about your count going down. and im sending best wishes your way hugs Tina
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #6
    thats good news
    Hi Lisa,
    Goodlick with doctors.
    Hugs,
    Pete
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  • biz
    biz CSN Member Posts: 60 Member
    #7
    Great!
    I don't know yet what CEA numbers are all about yet, but if you are happy to see the number going down, so am I. :)

    I will pray for you regarding your PET/CT scan.

    -Biz
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #8
    biz said:

    Great!
    I don't know yet what CEA numbers are all about yet, but if you are happy to see the number going down, so am I. :)

    I will pray for you regarding your PET/CT scan.

    -Biz

    Hey Lisa!
    So great to hear those numbers are coming down. Saying a prayer for that scan! Take care

    Jennie
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #9
    Dear Lisa,you are in my
    Dear Lisa,you are in my prayers as always.Good luck with the appointment.Take care.
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #10
    :)
    I'm happy that you're happy:)

    -Craig
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  • rogina2336
    rogina2336 CSN Member Posts: 188
    #11
    Stay Happy
    Staying happy and positive thinking goes a long way. Sending prayers your way. Kim
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  • pscott1
    pscott1 CSN Member Posts: 207 Member
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    Lisa,
    I am so happy for you
    Lisa,

    I am so happy for you that CEA count went down. I will praying for good results from the scan. You're in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to hearing the results next Tuesday! Take care of yourself!

    Hugs,

    Pam
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  • sasjourney
    sasjourney CSN Member Posts: 395 Member
    #13
    I am SOOOOOO HAPPY!
    Lisa,

    That is wonderful news! Keep up with what you are doing...it is working. I am praying that your scan will show more great results. Great news, Lisa.

    Hugs, my dear friend,

    Sara
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #14
    YEA!
    Yea!! Down is what we want! And, like you say, that is without the Avastin for a little while. You are superwoman. My CEA was down a bit too yesterday -- let's hope it's an "epidemic" ha ha.

    Love,
    Tara
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  • dorookie
    dorookie CSN Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #15
    ON the way
    prayers for you like always my friend....I hope you have a great weekend...

    HUGS
    Beth
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
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    dorookie said:

    ON the way
    prayers for you like always my friend....I hope you have a great weekend...

    HUGS
    Beth

    Good news is always good.
    Good news is always good. Down is always good.
    you are always in my prayers and a special one comes your way on monday.
    Positief thinking helps a lot as you have been doing.
    hugs, Marjan
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #17
    Great News
    Glad to hear your CEA is lowering Lisa.
    -phil
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #18
    Lisa
    Lisa,
    Great news that your CEA is down. Keeping you in my prayers.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #19
    Kathleen808 said:

    Lisa
    Lisa,
    Great news that your CEA is down. Keeping you in my prayers.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    So good to hear, Lisa.

    So good to hear, Lisa.
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  • luvmum
    luvmum CSN Member Posts: 457 Member
    #20
    Hi lisa
    I am very happy for you and really glad to see your CEA come back down!!!!! I will pray for a positive scan result for you on Monday plus clear written report.

    Love and hugs,
    Dora
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  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN CSN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #21
    This is one case where going downhill is good!
    I'm glad to see your CEA headed in the right direction!

    My next scan is a week behind you. My CEA basically went 12, 9, 7, 5, 3.7, 3.3 and was 3.1 yesterday. I'm almost back under that magic number 3.

    Praying that your PET matches your decline in CEA, and that tumors are shrinking!
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