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
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