CEA level

cookie64
cookie64 CSN Member Posts: 3 *
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Has anyone had experience with CEA levels rising exponentially but CT Scans showed no evidence of disease. My oncologist has ordered a PET Scan. What happens if the PET Scan is negative? What are next steps should one take?

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  • Pomona
    Pomona CSN Member Posts: 11 Member
    #2

    I'm in almost the same situation. My CEA has been slowing going up. CT scan indicated a lymph node near my rectum looked abnormal. Had a biopsy but its inconclusive. Waiting for what next step is, other than follow up CT scan. When this first came up, my surgeon said that might try radiation - but don't know for sure yet.

    Its rough waiting to find out what the next step will be.

  • bibliophile
    bibliophile CSN Member Posts: 59 Member
    #3

    When I was having conflicting indications from different sources, my oncologist ordered a circulating tumor DNA test to provide additional insight. It is not conclusive in its own right, but it can add another piece of information to help your medical team interpret all the results.

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