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Do I Need To Worry My Mum Had Rectal Cancer 5 Years Ago?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Sep 2024
Question: My mum had rectal cancer 5 years ago. She is still having mri scans and ct scans which are showing complete response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Her CEA level has gone from 4 2 years ago, to 5 last year and now it is 6. Do I need to worry?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

If all other exams dose not show other problems related to the diseases,than you should not worry.

CEA can increase due to inflammation,smoking and other benign conditions.

Best regards
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Do I Need To Worry My Mum Had Rectal Cancer 5 Years Ago?

Brief Answer: CEA Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking If all other exams dose not show other problems related to the diseases,than you should not worry. CEA can increase due to inflammation,smoking and other benign conditions. Best regards