A 72-year-old female asked:
since on chemotherapy , each month in a row cea rising as: august 9.8 oct 8 dec 9 jan 10 colon cancer pt with a liver meta.is this progression ?
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Dr. Mihir Patel answered
14 years experience Internal Medicine
Not significant : It is very minute change.. No significance.
Answered on Apr 5, 2020
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Dr. Alejandro Calvo answered
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Stable: Ams an oncologist I would say those levels are stable. Follow your oncologist advice and do not stop chemo based on your CEA levels, they look good.
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Dr. Myron Arlen answered
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