CEA........***UPDATED TODAY_07/23,2011***

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Buzzard
Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
edited July 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Bloodwork done last Thursday got results Friday...CEA up to 7.4.....CT Scan this week as soon as it gets scheduled she is having it overnighted to see whats up...Last bloodwork 3 months ago was 1.4...Scan 3 months ago as you know showed nothing unusual so praying for nothing but CEA for me is usually on track with activity.....Has anyone ever told ya that this disease sucks ?....
Well I will know later on this week whats going on so I will let you in on whats what when I know details.....til then those that pray.....keep a knee bent, I sure can use some good news for a change...other than that all is well.......love to all.......buzz

*********************UPDATE************************

Well, don't know exactly....its good news to me for now and I take all I can get... CT Scan on Monday 18th, got the results back Thursday 21st.***scan showed nothing...no change...notta !!! Gotta love that...now, we are going to redo the Blood draw this Thursday at 10 am...If the CEA is still up we have already scheduled a PET scan to be done at 1 pm....If CEA is back down then I will be coming home right after blood draw and PET scan will be cancelled.....and all will be well again......The way I see it is that it could be simply a rise due to other issues, or it could be something microscopic or in a node getting frisky or something else....best case scenario is CEA back down...If it is microscopic I think the PET will show what needs to be done...In my opinion if the is anything at all maybe minor (if there is such a thing as minor surgery) or maintenance chemo..But, as of now, Im going for a complete rogue spike in CEA and nothing more...whatever else is involved, I'll deal with it when the time comes.....for now though, I got a duck blind to get built....and I am 100% retiring January 2nd, 2012........thanks for all words of kindness prayers and well wishes...They sure go a long way in keeping ones mind in check and gives us plenty of reason to lower the head and just keep plowing through.......love to all......buzz
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Buzz
    It does suk, Buzz. 'Cause you can never be sure if the path you have chose is the correct one or not.

    I often think of the paths that each of us has had to take. It cost me a year of my life to pick up with treatments after surgery but I had detectable cancer cells present. Yours were clear margins after removal, so when thinking of you, I'm pretty sure I might have chosen the path you took and not take the chemo, especially after the chemo post I wrote after talking to my onc.

    The rise has got my attention and I know it has yours too. I'll be one of the many hoping that all will be ok, but will still be there with you if things change course.

    -Craig
  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #3
    Ok, I'm praying, Buzz...
    Hi Clift,

    Yes, this disease sure does suck big time! I will be praying that the CT scan will show things normal and that the CEA rise is just due to some other reason not having to do with the cancer. If there is actually something going on in you, then I pray the CT scan will clearly show what is there (but I'm praying it will be nothing).
    Know that you're being thought of and prayed for...

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #4
    lisa42 said:

    Ok, I'm praying, Buzz...
    Hi Clift,

    Yes, this disease sure does suck big time! I will be praying that the CT scan will show things normal and that the CEA rise is just due to some other reason not having to do with the cancer. If there is actually something going on in you, then I pray the CT scan will clearly show what is there (but I'm praying it will be nothing).
    Know that you're being thought of and prayed for...

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    Hey Schweetheart......
    Keep a knee bent huh????? John23 must be rubbing off on me cause I was not thinking right..... I will keep u in my prayers tho...as always.

    CEA can creep up for a number of reasons...as u know. My Onc was not concerned until it got over 10. He said then everything BUT recurrance could be ruled out. I am like you as far as CEA being a good marker. Mine has always proved to be something going on when it went up.

    Anyway.... I'm looking forward to drinking a brew with you at CP9.... so this will be just another "screw u cancer" taost at the party!!!!! Cheers!

    Jennie
  • rogina2336
    rogina2336 Member Posts: 188
    #5
    Hoping
    Hoping and Praying for you. Kim
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #6
    I've heard that before
    but not today. Yes, cancer sucks hard in soft places as they say...
    I hear you with the CEA, it's not always an accurate guide but mine often is a sign of something although the past year it's been up and down a bit (2-4 full points) for no apparent reason. Hopefully Buzz, that is the same for you with this change in CEA.
    I'm pulling for you...
    -phil
  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #7
    HEY Buzz,
    Chin up, I keep
    HEY Buzz,
    Chin up, I keep you in my prayers als allways, ir hopefully is just an OFF day on the CEA count. Positive thinking is part of the battle, walking or swimming is another part.And the third most important part is laughter, I watch often the old Lucille Ball Shows, she can make me laugh anytime.
    My knees are bent and my fingers intertwined and a strong word for you went upstairs.
    Remember you never walk alone, we are all walking with you.
    Hugs, Marjan
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    #8
    Let's not even go there!
    Hi Buzz,

    I am only thinking positive thoughts and praying for this to be nothing. It will be fine. Stay strong my friend.

    Hugs,
    Sara
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #9
    sasjourney said:

    Let's not even go there!
    Hi Buzz,

    I am only thinking positive thoughts and praying for this to be nothing. It will be fine. Stay strong my friend.

    Hugs,
    Sara

    Praying for your health right now Buzz!
    Get my best vibes from here!.
    Hugs!
  • wolfen
    wolfen CSN Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #10
    pepebcn said:

    Praying for your health right now Buzz!
    Get my best vibes from here!.
    Hugs!

    Buzzard
    Really don't like to hear this. Hopefully, this is just a reaction to the many stresses you have in your life right now. You are my friend and a "rock" to so many here. Please share the results with us as soon as you know.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #11
    Keeping you in
    my prayers like I always do buddy....Try to stay positive, keep your faith...

    Love ya
    Beth
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #12
    Prayers
    You are in my prayers that CEA is just a bad test result and CT scan comes out great.

    Kim
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #13
    Buzz,you are in my prayers.

    Buzz,you are in my prayers.
  • Jane822
    Jane822 Member Posts: 50
    #14
    CEA
    Sending good thoughts and prayers ....... we can never let our guard down.
  • ron50
    ron50 CSN Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #15
    G'day Buzz
    Best of luck with the scan mate. If there is a poitive I guess it is that your cea acts as an early warning system. Even at my worst mine never got over 2.8.
    I had tests done on kidneys last week .Protein loss has been steady under 400 mg per day for 18 mos. Suddenly it has gone up to 1500 mg so I am looking at a kidney biopsy next week. Not my favourite test. It's not ca but whatever it is it looks like I am out of remission too. My thoughts are with you ,Ron.
  • tesslee
    tesslee Member Posts: 97
    #16
    Jane822 said:

    CEA
    Sending good thoughts and prayers ....... we can never let our guard down.

    sending you prayers
    that all is well.
  • ketziah35
    ketziah35 CSN Member Posts: 1,145
    #17
    Praying for you!

    Praying for you!
  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #18
    ketziah35 said:

    Praying for you!

    Praying for you!

    Currently on bended-knee.
    Currently on bended-knee. That seems to be a frequent, but beneficial position i've been in lately, praying for all those here fighting this sucky battle. Hope all will be just fine.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #19
    Buzz
    Buzz,
    You're in my thoughts and prayers my friend.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Erinb
    Erinb Member Posts: 293
    #20
    Hi Clift,
    ERRR! You all go
    Hi Clift,
    ERRR! You all go through so much. It weighs heavy on my heart. I keep you in my prayers & will be thinking about you.
    Erin
  • luvmum
    luvmum CSN Member Posts: 457 Member
    #21
    Best wishes!!
    Dear buzz,

    I will be praying for you too. You are such a strong person and have been through so much! Please take good care of yourself and stay positive!

    Best wishes and hugs
    Dora

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