question regarding CEA

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abmb
abmb Member Posts: 311
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
In Nov. husband's CEA was 1.8, April 2010 it was .7, this week 1.0. I know that isn't high, but do you think something might be brewing or is this natural. Nurse said it was normal, but I wonder do they look back to see what the last level was. Do you think this is a sign that in Oct. it might be a little higher? Next CT is in October. Take care and thank you in advance for any info. Margaret

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  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
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    Mine has never been that low
    And is bouncing around between 2-4. My drs aren't worried. It was highest post-op, during chemo, and has gone down and up since.
  • abmb
    abmb Member Posts: 311
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    abrub said:

    Mine has never been that low
    And is bouncing around between 2-4. My drs aren't worried. It was highest post-op, during chemo, and has gone down and up since.

    thanks
    Thank you so much for the quick reply. Margaret
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
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    they definitely look for trends
    but CEA still isn't a good marker for many. For me it is, but I don't think my numbers have ever been that low, except after my initial resection back in 04. Mine are up over 200 currently :(
    mary

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