Doctor called and said that my CEA was "calm" after I said I don't want to know it. I did have the courage to ask if it was over 10 and she very confidently said no. She told me that there is healing process in my lungs and that all cells can shed CEA during inflammation or trauma.
I still have occasional pain on my wisdom tooth "pit" and the lymph nodes in my jaw keep getting bigger and smaller every day. Maybe I should see dentist.
I also have gastrointestinal issues and loose stool. Could be stress or could be infection.
I still do feel the segmentectomy in my lung. I also had pain on same side shoulder after breaking my running record.
Doctor said that she wouldnt stop running because of CEA. Its best I dont hyperfocus on it. It needs to be followed but imaging is more important.
I guess my CEA is in the 5.5-6.5 range based on the results from private lab, which reports 60% higher values than this one.
They are transferring me to another hospital because they agree that the lung cancer has nothing to do with my testicle.
I will ask for PETCT.
@janar, I'm glad that you are feeling good enough to run. Your body is still healing, so don't expect things to feel perfect. The balance in your gastrointestinal system can take some time to return to normal too. Many medications can wreak havoc on our systems. I know you've had a rough time, but these things that don't feel normal, aren't always the worst-case scenario. Be patient with your body, as it's still healing.
Are you and your new wife taking time to do things that you enjoyed prior to the lung cancer?