the biochemical indicators employed to detect the presence of cancers are collectively reffered to as tumor markers. these are abnormally produced molecules of tumor cells.tumor markers that have proved to be clinically useful are included in the selected list. they are:
oncofetal antigens- carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA).
alpha fetoprotein(AFP)
cancer antigen-125.
hormones- human chorionic gonadotropin.
calcitonin.
catecholamines.
enzymes- prostatic acid phosphatase.
neuron specific enolase.
specific proteins- prostate specific antigen.
immunoglobulins.
J. E. Roulston has written: 'Serological tumour markers' -- subject(s): Biological Tumor Markers, Diagnosis, Diagnostic use, Neoplasms, Tumor markers
measurement of drugs, hormones, specific proteins, tumor markers, and markers of cardiac injury
Tumor markers are substances, usually proteins, that are produced by the body in response to cancer growth or by the cancer tissue itself.
Monitoring cancer treatment is the most common use of tumor markers. As cancer is reduced, levels often decrease. Stable or increasing levels often indicate that the cancer is not responding to treatment.
No but it effects how you dance in public places.
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the biochemical indicators employed to detect the presence of cancers are collectively reffered to as tumor markers. these are abnormally produced molecules of tumor cells.tumor markers that have proved to be clinically useful are included in the selected list. they are: oncofetal antigens- carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA). alpha fetoprotein(AFP) cancer antigen-125. hormones- human chorionic gonadotropin. calcitonin. catecholamines. enzymes- prostatic acid phosphatase. neuron specific enolase. specific proteins- prostate specific antigen. immunoglobulins.
the biochemical indicators employed to detect the presence of cancers are collectively reffered to as tumor markers. these are abnormally produced molecules of tumor cells.tumor markers that have proved to be clinically useful are included in the selected list. they are: oncofetal antigens- carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA). alpha fetoprotein(AFP) cancer antigen-125. hormones- human chorionic gonadotropin. calcitonin. catecholamines. enzymes- prostatic acid phosphatase. neuron specific enolase. specific proteins- prostate specific antigen. immunoglobulins.
Tumor markers can be used to identify different types of cancer. They can also be used to see how cancer responds to different treatments. For more information please see the below related link.
A decrease in the levels of the tumor marker during treatment indicates that the therapy is having a positive effect on the cancer, while an increase indicates that the cancer is growing
For tumor markers, the appropriate tube color is typically a gold or tiger-top tube, which contains a gel separator and is used for serum testing. In some laboratories, a red-top tube may also be acceptable for serum samples. Always check specific laboratory guidelines, as practices can vary by facility.
Assuming you mean tumor markers. If it decreases the treatment is working ( like chemo) if they go up, something is going on. That is why bloodwork is essential on an ongoing basis, it tells the doctors a lot.