cea number low prior to surgery for colon cancer

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cea number low prior to surgery for colon cancer

by ammcmullen on Wed Oct 28, 2009 01:33 AM

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My CEA number was 1.4 prior to my surgery for colon cancer and my doctor is monitoring me by checking on my CEA number every six months.  I will be having colonscopies every three years as well.  I'm worried about my method of monitoring if my number wasn't elevated when I was diagnosed.  I've written my doctor and the nurse called to tell me the information I already have.  How is this an effective way to monitor?

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