Started 8.4 at diagnosis; 4.0 after chemo finished; got as high as 5.3 last year.
I am really happy as my most recent CEA test showed a drop for the first time since 2015!
Still sitting above the "normal range limit" of 3.0, but any downward trend makes me feel more confident.
While my doctors can't give definite answers, my suspicion is the CEA has remained high due to a combination of the following:
-ex smoker
-regular weight trainer
-ongoing issues with hernia mesh pain (in 2017 this pain has significantly reduced)

That's all from me - my best wishes to everyone
