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Hi. My aunt is 84 years old and weighs 140 lbs. She's 5'0" tall. She was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last 2007 and had her rectum anp part of her colon removed.She was left with a colostomy bag since then. Last February, she started experiencing pain in the rectum area. The pain became severe recently. Her cea last April was 27 and one month later became 42. Her ct scan done last July 5 revealed nothing remarkable. We do not know how we can help her, please advise us. Many thanks, doctor.
Thanks for your question, I am Dr Asanghanwa Carlson, I would say your aunt should probably be suffering from a progression or a local recurrence of her cancer. This can be seen by the increase of the CEA levels and the pains she is having in her rectum area. I would advise you take her to the hospital to consult an oncologist and a surgeon so she can be better managed with another surgery or chemotherapy and radiation after necessary examination and tests. Good luck
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Rectum
Thanks for your question, I am Dr Asanghanwa Carlson, I would say your aunt should probably be suffering from a progression or a local recurrence of her cancer. This can be seen by the increase of the CEA levels and the pains she is having in her rectum area. I would advise you take her to the hospital to consult an oncologist and a surgeon so she can be better managed with another surgery or chemotherapy and radiation after necessary examination and tests. Good luck