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The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test measures the amount of this protein that may appear in the blood of some people who have certain kinds of cancers, especially cancer of the large intestine (colon and rectal cancer). It may also be present in people with cancer of the pancreas, breast, ovary, or lung.
What This Means for Patients. For patients with stage II or III colorectal cancer, CEA testing after surgery is recommended every three months, for at least three years after diagnosis. Along with other tests, CEA tests are one way doctors can find out whether the cancer has spread or returned.