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Can hpv virus make cea rise in colon cancer patient. scan clear, but my cea went from 1.7 to 10?
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Hpv: Highly unlikely . Would be looking hard for colon cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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HPV: Hpv is not related to colon cancer or rise in cea.
Answered 11/23/2012
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No: The hpv virus does not cause a CEA elevation.
Answered 2/13/2015
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