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I'm having some colon problems \u0026 still on diagnosis \u0026 tests phase. my c.e.a level is 21.65, should that be an alert for something?
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Could be: Cea or carcinoembryonic antigen is a tumor marker and when elevated is concerning but not specific for colon cancer. Continue with the diagnostics and it will all be sorted out.
Answered 5/19/2016
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