A high level of CEA in adults can be a sign of certain types of cancers in organs like the colon and rectum, prostate, ovary, lung, thyroid, or liver. The CEA test measures the level of CEA in the patient blood including treatment response and recurrence of cancer patients.
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Colorectal cancer, Lung cancer. Rectal cancer, Pancreatitis
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The CEA test can often help foresee if the cancer is spreading to other parts. It can also help tell how well the cancer is responding to the treatment.