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Ahoy, pjenks -
CEA is a blood marker for cancer. The lower the number the lower the carcinogen enzyme. A drop such as you described is fantastic, but... (don't you hate that "but"?)
CEA has been shown time and again to be a rudimentary indicator. Some folks don't throw CEA indicators (like mois) and there is a very high level of false readings associated with the test. The proof is in the pudding though - your hubby's tumors have shrunk 50% already. Keep at it slay that dragon!
So glad to hear things are going well for you guys!
Best regards
- SpongeBob0 -
Thank you. I am keeping my sword at the ready. I am praying for more good news with the next CAT scan in three weeks. Thanks for your support of me and all of those who write. I love reading the support and positive attitudes.. Thanksspongebob said:Ahoy, pjenks -
CEA is a blood marker for cancer. The lower the number the lower the carcinogen enzyme. A drop such as you described is fantastic, but... (don't you hate that "but"?)
CEA has been shown time and again to be a rudimentary indicator. Some folks don't throw CEA indicators (like mois) and there is a very high level of false readings associated with the test. The proof is in the pudding though - your hubby's tumors have shrunk 50% already. Keep at it slay that dragon!
So glad to hear things are going well for you guys!
Best regards
- SpongeBob0 -
Again (not surprisingly) SpongeBob is right...
Great that the docs say it is dropping. That does mean the chemo appears to be doing its job. On the other hand, do not be immediately alarmed if that number rises, as the accuracy for this reading isn't very high. So just because the number may rise, does not mean that it's a guarantee that anything is back.
I am so happy for you & your hubby! Sounds like things are starting to move in the right direction!
GOOD FOR YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stacy0
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