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CEAalexinlv said:Ok, I'm glad to know it does
Ok, I'm glad to know it does not have to be elevated. Of course my mind was thinking, "well, maybe this is all some big mistake if his numbers aren't elevated!"
Some colorectal tumors produce CEA and some do not. That is why it is a good indicator for some for reoccurence and not reliable for others. Mine was normal at diagnosis(Stage 4)and has range from 1.7-6.5 over the past 4 years while having clean scans. It sure can drive you nuts!0 -
yesdmdwins said:CEA
Some colorectal tumors produce CEA and some do not. That is why it is a good indicator for some for reoccurence and not reliable for others. Mine was normal at diagnosis(Stage 4)and has range from 1.7-6.5 over the past 4 years while having clean scans. It sure can drive you nuts!
i believe there are many here with cea numbers not used as a good marker.i am one of them.i had blood work done aug.2010 and it was 1.8 then i had my yearly cat scan jan.2011 with blood work and cea was 1.5.cat scan showed recurrence in my liver and right lung...Godbless...johnnybegood0
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