Headaches and cases of epistaxis, or nosebleeds, are common. Nosebleeds occur due to burst or broken blood vessels in the nose. Having a headache and a nosebleed can be a sign of a minor issue, such as hay fever, or something more severe, such as anemia, or a low red blood cell count. Advertisement.
There is a tumor marker for some cancers of the colon; it is known as carcinoembryonic antigen, or CEA.Unfortunately, this protein may be made by other adenocarcinomas as well, or it may not be produced by a particular colon cancer.here is a tumor marker for some cancers of the colon; it is known as carcinoembryonic antigen, or CEA.
Predict or watch for recurrence. Tumor markers may be used to predict how likely it is that the cancer will come back after treatment. Looking for changes in the amount of a tumor marker may be part of some patientsâ follow-up care plan. It may also help detect a recurrence sooner than other tests.