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17 Απρ 2021 · CEA is an antigen (small protein) that is found on the surface of colon, rectal, gastric and other types of cancer cells and high levels of CEA can be detected in the blood of some patients with cancer and the developing fetus.
We were able to show a shorter 5-year survival rate of 44% in patients with an elevated CEA compared to patients with a normal CEA (69%) and a remarkably shorter 5-year survival rate of only 7% in patients with a CEA level over 200 ng/mL.
High CEA levels could mean a tumor is large or has spread to other parts of your body. But CEA can’t be used for tumor staging or determining if your cancer has metastasized. Your healthcare provider may also test your CEA levels throughout cancer treatment.
10 Ιαν 2024 · An elevated blood level of CEA can indicate the presence of cancer, but the test is nonspecific. A doctor needs to order additional testing and review symptoms to determine what type of...
23 Ιαν 2023 · Elevated CEA level of >5 µg/L at the time of new diagnosis of colorectal cancer is associated with poor prognosis. However, normalization of elevated CEA levels after surgery is not associated with a poor prognosis.
25 Ιουν 2024 · Carcinoembryonic antigen, also called CEA, is a protein that may be elevated in many colorectal cancer patients and is detected in the blood. CEA levels are expected to go down in patients who have had surgery to remove their tumor. An elevated CEA may indicate a recurrence of your cancer.
Elevated CEA levels at colorectal cancer diagnosis serve as a significant prognostic indicator independently associated with an increased risk of colon cancer-specific mortality, particularly impactful in early-stage disease.
