Tumor Markers: a Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2007v53n3.1798Keywords:
Tumor markers, Specificity, Sensitivity, DiagnosisAbstract
Tumor markers are macromolecules present in either the tumor itself, the blood, or other biological fluids. Their appearance and/or changes in their concentration are related to cancer cell genesis and growth. This article presents a review of the Brazilian and international literature on the role of tumor markers in clinical anagement of cancer and their importance as tools in diagnosis, staging, treatment choice, recurrence, and clinical prognosis. Based on the literature review as a whole, declining or stabilized tumor marker levels indicate a favorable response, while those that remain high or increase should be viewed as reflecting recurrent or metastatic disease.
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2007-09-28
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Almeida JRC de, Pedrosa N de L, Leite JB, Fleming TR do P, Carvalho VH de, Cardoso A de AA. Tumor Markers: a Literature Review. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2007 Sep. 28 [cited 2024 May 16];53(3):305-16. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/1798
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LITERATURE REVIEW