CEA

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Hi all , I’m a very anxious mum of three youngest being 8 . Was diagnosed officially March 23 T4a N1 M0 my tumour was sigmoid and wasn’t a really aggressive one under microscope . Never had a problem with CEA then in October it was 11 I went straight for a ct that was clear and my last colonoscopy was completely clear . I had my yearly chat with nurse December who asked me to get CEA done again Jan so now . The nurse that called to say my scan was clear said stop worry but now I’m terrified it might be high again . At the time of blood test she d had cystitis was very stressed and the day before I had Botox could this have been a factor ?
im terrified

court 11 days ago

Hi Beeb8181

So sorry you are feeling rough . You did have a clear scan so that’s really reassuring. The ct scans are so efficient now they were picking up my mums disease from 2 mm .
I think any blip in CEA sends your anxiety soaring but hopefully all will be well . My mum had two blips that spiked and went back down . Her scans all around that period were normal .

Have you actually had it taken or is that still to be done ?

Take special care ,

Court

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Beeb8181 11 days ago in reply to court

I need to have it done this month , I want to get my little ones birthday done first and then I will call to book . Thank you for reassuring me it has helped . The nurse actually said CEA test aren’t even done every where , part of me is like I’m not going to do it but I know I have to .

court 11 days ago in reply to Beeb8181

Enjoy the birthday .

Definitely get it done . My mum was a stage 4 patient from the start but lived 15 years with it as they were able to remove things when they were tiny .

There is so much anxiety surrounding screening but will be absolutely elated when all is well .

Court

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Beeb8181 11 days ago in reply to court

Thank you so much . That’s amazing for your mum