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CEA Test

Formally known as: Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Related tests: Tumour markers
Common Questions
  1. If my CEA levels rise and indicate cancer, what are my treatment options?
2. If I am a smoker, does an elevated CEA level mean I have cancer?


1. If my CEA levels rise and indicate cancer, what are my treatment options? Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, or a combination of them.



2. If I am a smoker, does an elevated CEA level mean I have cancer? Not necessarily. Smokers can have a higher “normal” range than non-smokers and not have cancer.





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