Tumor markers
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Citation:
Hacking C, Weerakkody Y, Bell D, et al. Tumor markers. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 15 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-42258
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At the time the article was created Craig Hacking had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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Synonyms:
- Tumor markers
- Cancer markers
Tumor markers are a group of molecules in serum that are elevated in various malignancies and are often used to monitor treatment response as well as alert for potential progressive disease when in remission.
Commonly used markers include:
References
- 1. Frenette PS, Thirlwell MP, Trudeau M, Thomson DM, Joseph L, Shuster JS. The diagnostic value of CA 27-29, CA 15-3, mucin-like carcinoma antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen and CA 19-9 in breast and gastrointestinal malignancies. (1994) Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine. 15 (5): 247-54. Pubmed
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