hi this is sudesh here from mangalore.My father is a cancer(CA colon-T4 NO MO) patient and he is 80 yrs old.Surgery had been done and the tumour was removed 2 yrs back.again after that CEA reading was bit more and he was under oral kemotherapy.after which CEA had reduced to normal reading of 2 and now again after 6 months when we chk it was 16.My question is -can it be cured completely or only controlled.Now what is the next treatment that needs to be given
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  Your CEA level is increased further.  It may due to some growth of colon cancer.  Chemotherapy is needed according to the need.  He should go for ultrasound abdomen or ct scan abdomen to check any visible growth.  Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.