Last week my CEA was run and I'm disappointed to report that it's up a little more. It came in at 1.5, up from 1.3 the week before. For some people, little movements like this are meaningless and some doctors would downplay its significance because these things can fluctuate. However, mine has never fluctuated, and every time there was a rise we would find something in an upcoming scan. So, naturally this one has me a little worried and my oncologist isn't disregarding its significance either.
I have a PET scan scheduled for next Thursday, a week from today. With the CEA still low this PET scan may not be the one to show any growth. But we'll find out. I'll post the result when I get it (probably next Friday) and then I'll see the doctor the following Monday to discuss the ongoing plan.
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