Tumor Markers - 3
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Old Tumor Markers that have been replaced by new ones:
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OLD MARKER
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DISEASE
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NEW MARKER
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Acid phosphatase
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Amylase
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prostate cancer
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PSA*
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*PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen
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pancreatic cancer
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CA19-9
+
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+
CA19-9 = Cancer Antigen 19-9