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What Causes High CEA Levels?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Question: Had breast cancer. Four and a half years cancer free. Cea level just came back at 11. Previous test were 1.8. Is it possible everything is still fine
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
CEA

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

Yes it's possible that everything it's okay .
CEA level rising can have other causes except cancer

Just your doctor should check your total exams to be sure that everything is going well

Regards

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What Causes High CEA Levels?

Brief Answer: CEA Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking Yes it's possible that everything it's okay . CEA level rising can have other causes except cancer Just your doctor should check your total exams to be sure that everything is going well Regards