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What Does A CEA Level Of 4.3 Indicate?
Question: I had stage 3c colon cancer 7 years ago,followed by resection surgery and 1 yr chemotherapy
I'm 62 yrs old. My last CEA was 4.3. Should I be worried,prior ones had been lower
I'm 62 yrs old. My last CEA was 4.3. Should I be worried,prior ones had been lower
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. There is no reason to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your details.
Just a single borderline value of CEA has got no meaning.
You can get it repeated after a period of 3 months. Moreover if the last colonoscopy was more than 5 years ago, then i will advise you to undergo colonoscopy.
Please revert back with the reports.
Rest assured.
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. There is no reason to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your details.
Just a single borderline value of CEA has got no meaning.
You can get it repeated after a period of 3 months. Moreover if the last colonoscopy was more than 5 years ago, then i will advise you to undergo colonoscopy.
Please revert back with the reports.
Rest assured.
Thanks and regards
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