Bowel Cancer

FormerMember over 2 years ago

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Hello i was rushed into hospital last September and it transpired I had Bowel Cancer my CEA reading was 11 the tumour was at least 4 years old and 40 mm in diameter the tumour was successfully removed along with 17 Lymph Nodes which were all clear I have had 6 months chemotherapy tablet form (Capecitabine) as a precaution however I finished my chemotherapy 6 weeks ago and have just had a further CEA blood test which is now 22 has anyone else experienced the same I am having another CT scan next week

many thanks

Kareno62 over 2 years ago

Hi Dancing QueenThere are several things that can cause your CEA to fluctuate including chemotherapy or an infection. The main thing is that you're going to get a scan next week and if there is anything untoward then it’s been picked quickly. The link below talks a bit about CEA increases
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/diagnosis/239750/managing-your-follow-up-cea

Please let us know how you get on?

Take care

Karen x

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Gemmary over 2 years ago

Dancing Queen, I agree with Karen, you've got a scan , that will help any decision. CEA is not definitive, mine bounces all over the place, particularly during and after chemo, which can affect the reading. But you are being checked out, that's a good team you have.

FormerMember over 2 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thank you for the information attached, it is really informative. I will let you know how I get on. Take care Dancing Queen 2

FormerMember over 2 years ago in reply to Gemmary

Hi Gemmary, thank you for the support, really appreciated. DQ 2

court over 2 years ago

My mum’s went the highest it ever went on chemo . Do you know how it behaved whilst you were on chemo . It’s not as reliable on chemo as it off . It did take a few weeks to stabilise..

Hope it’s ok for you ,

Court

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Faloola over 2 years ago in reply to Gemmary

Hi, if you have a ct scan and it comes bac with abnormalities dies this always mean cancer?

Cath