Cancer and Tumor Markers Test

What's Measured

• What are tumor markers?

  Tumor markers are substances present in or produced by cancer cells or other cells in response to cancer.

• Why are they measured?

  Measuring tumor markers can provide information about a cancer's aggressiveness, how it might respond to treatment, and whether it's responding to treatment.

• Types of tumor markers:

  • Proteins: Some common examples include CA-125 (associated with ovarian cancer), PSA (associated with prostate cancer), and CEA (associated with colorectal and other cancers).

  • Genetic markers: These can include gene mutations, patterns of gene expression, and changes in tumor DNA.

• How are they measured?

  Tumor marker tests typically require a blood sample, but can also involve urine, stool, or biopsies.

• What information do they provide?

  Test results can help in diagnosing cancer, monitoring its progression, and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.

• Examples of tumor markers used in specific cancer types:

  • Ovarian cancer: CA-125

  • Prostate cancer: PSA

  • Colorectal cancer: CEA

  • Liver and testicular cancers: AFP (alpha-fetoprotein)

  • Breast cancer: CA 15-3 and CA 27.29

  • Pancreatic and colorectal cancers: CA 19-9

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