CEA stands for a carcinoembryonic antigen, a naturally occurring protein in the tissues of the developing fetus, which then reduces and becomes very minimal after birth. It is measured by a CEA test, for which a blood sample is required. Cancers of the breast, urinary tract, reproductive organs, lung, colon, pancreas, and thyroid show higher levels of CEA. In addition, it can also be increased due to smoking, liver disorders, gallbladder problems, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, gastritis, lung infection, etc.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.First of all, you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the abdomen done. You can have a mass when you have colon or rectal cancer.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stage III colon cancer will have elevated CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels. However, following surgery and on chemotherapy, it should gradually come down.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
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