Guest guest Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 I originally posted this message more than 2 weeks ago as my father is very sick. Much to my surprise I didn't even get 1 response. I checked my mail daily and saw that others who posted received numerous responses, encourage and support. I guess I hoped for something that would never come. Thanks for nothing!! I hope that somehow this note isn't as rude as your lack of interest. > Hello everyone. I'm new to this message board and hope to gain some > supportive advice. Here is my story . . . > In late Feb of this year, my father (61) was diagnosed with colon > cancer. One week later he had surgery. At that time we found out > that it had spread to his liver. What a fool I was to think that > everything would be " OK " after surgery. I was NOT AT ALL prepared > for this devasting news. It hit me like a MACK truck and I've been a > wreck ever since. He lad 3 leisons on his liver. One was > removed/dissolved by Radio Frequency Ablation, only 1 tumor remains > as the other is so small his dr's believe that chemo has taken care > of that one. > He started out with a CEA of 1582 (right after surgery), began chemo > in April with a count of 1238, and is now at 76. > I am hoping for a miracle that he gets down to normal (0-3), however > it seems like such a long journey. > My question to the group is this . . .has anyone ever had their CEA > this high and if so how long did it take to get to normal?? > Any advise, suggestions, comments, etc. would certainly be > appreciated. > God Bless you all and may good health be with you!! > -CLO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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