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Is It Normal For CEA Level To Fluctuate With Inflammation?

I am 5 years out of a colon resection, stage 2 only because of size. No lymph node involvemnent. Have all regular check ups, etc Did radiation and chemo as precaution. My cea levels are like a yoyo. nothing over 5.0, but seem to go up and down with any inflammation in my body. Doctors have me do ct scans, etc. Is this too abnormal?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM thanks for the query. it fluctuates even without inflammation processes in our body so this shuldnt concern you as long as there is no significan grow.Wish you good health. Regards
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Is It Normal For CEA Level To Fluctuate With Inflammation?

Hi and welcome to HCM thanks for the query. it fluctuates even without inflammation processes in our body so this shuldnt concern you as long as there is no significan grow.Wish you good health. Regards