CEA blood test

Subject: CEA blood test

Forum: The Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum

Hello Again, My Mom just had a CEA blood test what is the level 13.3 mean, is this very high? we know we have to get a cat scan for tumor growth, My question is this, does the high level indicate a spread to other areas or just tumor growth? last cat scan in January showed no spread. her type is reccurent colon cancer
can waiting a week for a Cat scan be dangerous at this point? Our oncologist is suggesting Thailomide because Mom will not go through Chemo again.  All we want to know is what could we expect?  thank you for your attention, it is very appreciated attention that you people give.
Sincerely,Dorothy








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