Colon cancer has a marker (CEA) that can be used to track cancer levels in the body. When I was diagnosed my CEA level was 73, which apparently is to be expected for someone with some but limited metastases. I just received the first CEA test result after four weeks of treatment and it has gone from 73 to 15. My sister the oncologist said she would have been happy with something in the fifties let alone half of 73. This shows that the chemotherapy is proving effective on this cancer. This definitely made the day for Luisa and I and is answered prayers. This also gives me strength to continue to persevere because with each treatment the side effects are accumulating and become more difficult to deal with.
My typical caveat - things can change but for now it is WONDERFUL news. For reference, normal levels are <= 3.
That's great, great news. We have been praying for you.
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