Normal CEA levels but still have colon cancer - Mayo Clinic Connect
Apr 18, 2025 · Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein often measured in blood to monitor certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. Normal CEA levels typically range from 0 to 2.5 ng/mL in non …
Rising CEA tumor marker - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 23, 2025 · Rising CEA with negative scans may have several causes. Inflammation from radiation (pneumonitis, affecting 10–30% of patients) or liver issues (Tagrisso-related toxicity in 25%) can …
Worried about rising CEA levels - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 31, 2017 · Up until this surgery was done my CEA levels were in the 3-4 range. This past April I was in to my oncologist for my check-up and my level has increased to 6.1.
Elevated CEA levels: Could unrelated surgery be this cause?
Nov 14, 2024 · Scientists first discovered CEA in 1968 when they isolated extracts of liver metastasized by colorectal cancer and also from normal fetal digestive tract. Everyone is born with high levels of …
CEA Level Increase - Previous cancer diagnosis - Mayo Clinic Connect
Dec 29, 2024 · @robj67, CEA is a tumor marker monitor most commonly for colorectal cancer colorectal cancer, but may also be used along with other tests for bladder, breast, lung, ovarian and thyroid …
Had colon cancer and now CEA is rising: Scared
Apr 26, 2022 · The CEA levels are a simple test that may indicate the need for further testing to investigate IF there is a change. Has further testing been ordered or a second CEA test? When will …
Rising CEA levels after completion of chemo and surgery
Sep 20, 2023 · However my CEA has trended upwards and I am scheduled for a repeat colonoscopy to look for another primary I was going to ask my oncologist to order a PET scan. Any thoughts on …
Is it possible to have very high CEA and CA19-9 without cancer?
May 24, 2023 · In my case, my CEA was 13.X and my CA19-9 was 1736. I was positive for pan can stage 4 based on endoscopy and then a biopsy and visual check performed during a laparoscopy the …
Why is my CEA level normal, but I was diagnosed as colon cancer?
Jul 12, 2023 · My CEA was < 2.0 in March 2023 prior to my colon surgery in April. I had a cancerous polyp discovered during my colonoscopy in February. My understanding is that the CEA blood test …
CEA up - guessing not good - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jan 14, 2024 · The CEA test is only one piece of the puzzle. Your doctor will be able to give you a fuller picture of what is going on. Have you and your wife met with your oncologist since receiving the …