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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.
A high level of CEA can be a sign of certain types of cancers. These include cancers of the colon and rectum , prostate , ovary , lung , thyroid , or liver . High CEA levels may also be a sign of some noncancerous conditions, such as cirrhosis , noncancerous breast disease , and emphysema .
17 Αυγ 2022 · A higher-than-normal CEA level that increases over time might signal that your cancer has grown or has come back after treatment. But high levels of CEA do not always mean you have...
15 Νοε 2021 · A low CEA level indicates a small tumor that hasn’t spread elsewhere in the body. A high CEA level may correspond to a larger tumor and/or cancer that has spread—or metastasized—to one or more locations away from the original site.
Increases in CEA or high levels that stay high may mean that treatment isn't working. For example, if you had surgery for colorectal cancer, these levels may mean that the entire tumor wasn't removed or the cancer is growing back.
1 Απρ 2020 · Elevated levels of CEA occur when the CEA is higher than 3 ng/mL. These levels are considered abnormal. People with many types of cancers can have levels that are higher than 3 ng/mL.
29 Οκτ 2022 · If CEA levels are decreasing, it usually means a tumor is responding to treatment. If levels are increasing, it may mean the tumor is progressing. CEA is often ordered as a baseline test at the beginning of cancer treatment for this reason.
