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AFP levels indicate the extent of cancer, and serial measurements are used to monitor treatment response
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Why does the AFP test need confirmation by other tests when liver cancer is suspected?
The AFP test cannot be used by itself to confirm a diagnosis of liver cancer, because cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis can also produce high alpha-fetoprotein levels.
What does the medical abbreviation AFP mean?
AFP stands for alpha-fetoprotein. It can be used as a marker for prenatal diagnosis.
Who is the AFP Commissioner?
The Commissioner of the AFP is Mick Keelty.
What is AFP tumor Marker test?
AFP : alpha feto protein. This is the main tumour marker used in germ cell tumours, i.e. testicular, ovarian and teratoma. AFP also is the most specific and ideal tumor marker for primary carcinoma of liver (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
What do high levels of alpha fetoprotein mean?
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
What do high levels of alpha-fetoprotein mean?
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
What is the duration of AFP TV series?
The duration of AFP - TV series - is 1320.0 seconds.
When was AFP - TV series - created?
AFP - TV series - was created in 2011-04.
Some liver cancer patients show high levels of what protein?
Between 50% and 75% of primary liver cancer patients have abnormally high blood serum levels of a particular protein (alpha-fetoprotein or AFP).
What is the motto of AFP Western Mindanao Command?
The motto of AFP Western Mindanao Command is 'Katapangan'.
What is the motto of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command?
The motto of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command is 'Kagitingan'.
What is the motto of AFP Northern Luzon Command?
The motto of AFP Northern Luzon Command is 'Pride of the North'.
