What is a CEA test?
A. The CEA is a specialised test to determine the extent of the Colon Cancer. This test is normally carried out in a hospital during a day visit. Ask your doctor to fully explain the test procedure and what degree of discomfort this may produce to you. Are there other tests that can be used for this determination? Q. What else can I do to help myself? A. Start keeping a diary of the disease. Use a simple notebook, devoting one or two lines to each day. For each day, you’ll want to write down the date, what symptoms you had, what drugs you took, how you felt, whether you saw a healthcare provider, and what the result was. This record can be really valuable as you and your healthcare provider plan your care and treatment. Also, write the phone numbers and addresses of all the physicians, specialists, and therapists you see and what numbers to call late at night or on weekends to get help. Another suggestion is to ask for and keep copies of all your blood tests, scans (such as CT scans an
