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Hi everyone.

I have undergone hemicolectomy eight months ago, followed by Chemo Oxaliplatin + Xeloda which I terminated 1 month ago.

My CA 19.9 post surgery was 40 (regular should be below 38),

after Chemo treatment and a colonoscopy, it went up to 64.

Does anyone know if chemo or colonoscopy elevates CA 19.9?

Thanks.
Posted on 06/30/12, 05:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 07/08/12  8:55pm
" I hate to see a post go unanswered.
I have no idea the answer to your question but want you to know we are here for support. "
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Reply #2 - 07/10/12  5:01pm
" Hi Kate,

Thank you very much for your kind support. I have visited my oncologist today, and he advised me that tumor markers give a false reading after colonoscopy. I have to redo them in a few days and hope they will be better. "
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Reply #3 - 07/10/12  9:10pm
" Good news on that , I personally don't pay much attention to the tumor markers, mine were below normal before my surgery when I had a 3 cm cancerous tumor in me. "
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Reply #4 - 07/11/12  4:44am
" Ditto. I had the same experience as jlcolt re: markers and tumor "
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