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Is Chemotherapy Advisable For A CEA Level Of 14?

my husband 67 yrs had colon surgery 3 mo. ago was told all clear. cea level has gone up to 14. all test ct pet mri are all normal. dr. suggests he have chemo as a precaution but he isnt comfortable with that. he is seeing chiropractor for sore neck. has no symptoms of anything wrong. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Elevated CEA levels indicates recurrence of the tumor which may not be detected in CT or PET scan. It is better to start chemotherapy early than to wait for a full blown recurrence.

Wishing you good health.

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Is Chemotherapy Advisable For A CEA Level Of 14?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Elevated CEA levels indicates recurrence of the tumor which may not be detected in CT or PET scan. It is better to start chemotherapy early than to wait for a full blown recurrence. Wishing you good health. Thanks.