A Patient Is Diagnosed with Cancer of the Colon and Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with cancer of the colon and is scheduled for surgical resection. A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test prior to surgery is not elevated. What is the significance of this finding?

• A) A negative CEA indicates a reduced need for surgery.
• B) The CEA should be repeated every 3 months.
• C) The test is not informative and will not be repeated.
• D) This result indicates a better prognosis for cure.

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