Tumor Marker

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I got my wife's blood work done Ca 15.3 ---13.5 (last month 16.7). CEA ----3.1 ( last month 2.5 ). Normal CEA should be 0- 2.5 but it is slightly elevated She has mild fibrosis in lungs ,could this fibrosis be responsible for a slight increase in CEA Plz guide

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kathleen1966

Yes, absolutely the fibrosis in the lungs could cause a rise in the tumor marker. My 15.3 has been between 18 and 24 the entire time.  Before diagnosis, during and after.  I have never had the CEA done and am glad I don't have that one to stress over.

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