Tumor Markers - 7
•Tumor-associated markers: continued
•eExamples of tumor-associated markers: cont=d
•ŽAlpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
•elevated levels in:
•hliver cancer
•hgerm cell tumors
•hgastric & pancreatic cancer
•elevated levels in cirrhosis of liver also
•ŽCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
•elevated levels in:
•hliver cancer
•hcolon cancer
•hlung cancer
•hpancreas, bladder, cervical, and prostate cancer
•useful as screening method for above cancers
•useful for monitoring therapy in patients with above cancers