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Worried about rising CEA levels
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 31 6:47am | Replies (91)Comment receiving replies
I was never diagnostic with cancer, but my S CEA level is hihg. I was beeing investigated due to family reason- too many cancer in our family. Last three years measurements: 8, 11, 15, and now after two months 15,5, all other parameters are now ok. Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, X-ray lung, ok, no pain. Now I should go for CT of the belly and mamography. If everything ok, than I am heslthy person with abnormal high parametr of S CEA. Do you have somebody experince with such as result? I only want be healthy and not beeing afraid. Thank you very much for answer.
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Thank you very much for your answer. I know, it can ne inflamation as well. I have never smoked and I almost do not drink alcohol I do a lot of sport eat healthy food. My only trouble is, that I can not go for toalette regularly, just one it three days. Have a nice day.
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Hi @lenka, I can imagine that you're afraid. Having abnormal lab results can be scary. High CEA levels can be caused by other non-cancer conditions, such as
These can include:
- infection
- cirrhosis or other liver condition
- chronic smoking
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other gastrointestinal condition
- non-cancerous breast disease
It sounds like your health care team is investigating all possibilities. That's good.