CEA test

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karew

What is the normal range for a Cea test and is there any reason other than cancer cells it could be going up ?

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barbrob

Normal range for a non smoker is 2.5 and for a smoker its 5

If Cea keeps going up it could mean that the cancer is growing and spreading... Why do you ask??

Best Wishes ...Rob

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karew

Mine husbands Count is 3.6 He doesnt smoke. It has been going up like 3.2/-3.4/-3.5/-3.6. Every three months . The oncologist wanted to do another colonscopy the Dr who does them said It wasnt neccassary because he hasnt shown anything in the 3 times he has had it done. Your right cant believe all on the internet. I have to keep reminding myself of that.

God Bless

Karen

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mommasue

CEA is not always a marker. If he has a clear colonoscopy is there a reason that you think it's colon cancer? Has he done any PET or CT scans?

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karew

Ok CEA is up to 4.0 and the onconologist doenst seem that worried about it????? He is having another colonoscopy .So well see what happens.

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karew

Did do a cat scan all came back normal. Im jst worried because they cant get it to come down it keeps going up and he was young to begin wth 41.

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barbrob

HI,

If I was you ask your oncologist to do a Pet Scan on husband, this will show any area if any cancer is active in body, much better then a cat scan.. Keep pushing,,,

Keep Praying .... Best Wishes ......Rob

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