cea

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What is cea?

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein normally found in the tissue of a fetus (growing baby). Blood levels of this protein disappear after birth. In adults, CEA may be a possible sign of cancer.

A blood test can be done to measure the amount of CEA in your blood.

Alternative Names:

Carcinoembryonic antigen

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I had a resection and chemo for 6 months in 2003. Was cancer free for 18 months and CEA le...
My Mom (72 yrs old) had surgery for polop removal in Feb. 2009. her first colonoscopy was D...
My Mom (72 yrs old) had surgery for polop removal in Feb. 2009. her first colonoscopy was D...
My husband (48years old) was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer in August of 2008 and he h...
. In 2004 i had a colonectomy. no chemo was needed. i had a clear colonoscopy july 08. My ...
I have had Cervical cancer and most recently 2007, rare Tubular Breast Cancer w/mets to the...
My CEA has risen in 6 month intervals over the last 18 months from 2.7 to 3.2 to 4.3 . I h...
I was found to have DCIS with mucolcele-like tumor and foci highly suspicious for mucinous ...
I HAVE BEEN CLEARED FOR 5 YEARS WITH RECTAL COLON CANCER AND IN JULY MY CEA WAS 0.8 AND IN ...
HAD RECTAL COLON CANCER BEEN CLEAR FOR 5 YRS. JULY OF THIS YEAR HAD BLOOD WORK CEA WAS 0.8 ...

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