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CEA Test

Formal name: Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Related tests: Tumour markers

Common Questions

If my CEA levels rise and indicate cancer, what are my treatment options?
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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