CEA of 17 / Having a colonoscopy this week!

I’m having a colonoscopy on Thursday. Naturally feeling nervous about it. I have raised CEA marker of 17 and I’m a non smoker. My CA125 is slightly raised too at 37. Also my Gamma GT is 88. I had a FIT test that was negative. Has anyone had a CEA of around this score? What was your outcome? Good or bad? The waiting in limbo is the hardest. Looking back I’ve had several symptoms, blood when wiping sometimes but put this down to piles, had mucus a few weeks ago, bloated stomach, backache, tiredness and pain in my groin area. Had a scan on my ovaries last year due to CA125 level, this found a small fibroid, which was okay. Trying not to think the worst bit it’s hard. 

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  • Hey Helsbells06, 

    I noticed you haven't had a reply to your post just yet so I wanted to reply quickly to wish you all the best for Thursday and to reassure you that your post has been seen.

    We have a lot of members within the community that have been through this process so hopefully some of them will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice.

    Do let us know how you get on if you can Helbells06. We'll have our fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hey Helsbells06, 

    I noticed you haven't had a reply to your post just yet so I wanted to reply quickly to wish you all the best for Thursday and to reassure you that your post has been seen.

    We have a lot of members within the community that have been through this process so hopefully some of them will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice.

    Do let us know how you get on if you can Helbells06. We'll have our fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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