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Is Serum CEA a cancer test?

2022-03-21 11:59:27
My mom who is 48 years was having diarrhea for two weeks. Doctor has given her this test. Is she a cancer suspect? I am very worried. I am attaching the prescription. Please tell me what are the possibilities
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Hi No I don't think so. Some test are just to rule out rare things

Answered2022-03-21 16:06:09

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