CEA blood test follow-up
for the first 3 years
tests per year, UK, for the first 3 years after potentially curative surgery
“offer follow-up for detection of local recurrence and distant metastases for the first 3 years. Follow-up should include serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis.”
NICE NG151 Colorectal cancer, recommendations, 2026-11-06
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- NICE does not state the interval in this recommendation.
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