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by ecretriever6
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

So after doublechecking, last CEA was 13. Thank you for the information.
by ecretriever6
Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

Honestly she didn’t ask for it. Hers was never a good result anyway. Sorry for the lack of info. No symptoms at all. Just saw the spots on routine ct scan.
by ecretriever6
Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

I don’t know the name of the therapeutics but Onc is pretty sure it would be chemo. If I recall, little distracted at the time, it would be through her port and come home with the pump. Also not getting whatever caused the neuropathy like the first round when she had the oxy and 5fu. It is encouragi...
by ecretriever6
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

So not so good news update. Biopsy shows 11mm lung nodule was positive. Doing a final check to see what type of treatment, therapeutic Or chemo. Most likely chemo and for live every 2 weeks. Onc is wanting to prevent anything from spreading. Other spots on lung are extremely small so Onc is not too ...
by ecretriever6
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

Thank you so much for the info and your thoughts. Yes we were concerned that since it is small that a good sample may not be obtained. I really appreciate your information and understanding. Thank you again!
Prayers to all continue
by ecretriever6
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

I’m sorry if this is confusing. Just a little worried about this “spot” on the lung as the oncologist described. All other areas were clear in scan. I will try to be clearer. New to this and Al terms. Prayers to all
by ecretriever6
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

It grew 1-1.5 mm since April. Then it was very small, less than 1mm if I remember. MD Anderson is using a different CT scan, and a lot better of one than the previous oncologist. I don’t know if this better scan just picked it up better when comparing it to previous scan. So sorry for any confusion....
by ecretriever6
Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

SKB
Thank you for the info. If you don’t mind, did you also have to do chemo/radiation and if so how long was this? Since it is only 1.5mm, we are not sure id they can get a good sample at this time. Going to talk to Dr this week. Again, thank you!
by ecretriever6
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

So update here: New Dr at MD Anderson. Had scan for routine check. One spot on lung grew 1-1.5 mm. Don’t know what to think about this. All other areas, including liver were all clear. Dr thought they could do a biopsy but said it would be maybe 50% effective to get a good portion. This was to be ov...
by ecretriever6
Wed Jan 26, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

So CT scan results came in today and all was clear!

Some of the lung spots observed in last CT disappeared and some remained, however; they did not grow. ONC thinks it may be inflammation and was happy that CEA went down. Another CT in 3 months just to observe.

Prayers answered!!
by ecretriever6
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

Just got new CEA results and CEA has dropped to 5.X. So happy can't remember the X. This was one month from the last one that was 9.6. CT scan here soon. So happy to get these results. I know it doesn't mean anything positive, but we will take it as a good report.
by ecretriever6
Sun Jan 02, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

going in for scheduled CT scan later this month. I will update after results come back.
by ecretriever6
Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

New CEA came back. It is at a 9.6 now. so it went from 7, to 6, to 9. I really don't know what to do. The ONC stated he is not too concerned and they will watch it for now. Another CT scan is scheduled for next month.
by ecretriever6
Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

So bloodwork came in today. CEA lowered to a 6. I hope this is good news but would have liked to have seen it back to normal. I don’t know how long it would take to lower if it was due to an infection. Waiting to hear from Dr. thank you to all that have responded. This was right at 4 weeks after pre...
by ecretriever6
Fri Oct 29, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Rise in CEA
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: Rise in CEA

UPDATE
Had CT scan today. Some spots on lungs that radiologist believes is an infection. Getting antibiotic. Another CES test next week to see if level drops. Other than this, all clear. Hoping it is infection and CEA drops to normal.

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