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Within a large series of colorectal cancer patients receiving initial chemotherapy, a prompt rise and then drop in CEA level (flare) was observed in 11.6%. Compared with patients who had a continuous rise in CEA, those exhibiting a flare reaction had improved response to chemotherapy and progression-free and overall survival.

CEA Flare and Colorectal Cancer: A Good Prognostic Sign