Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 recommended tumour markers?
A
PSA Thyroglobulin Calcitonin Alpha-Fetoprotein (foetal albumin) Beta-hCG (all are normal biological products)
2
Q
AFP is a tumour marker for which malignancies?
A
Testicular cancer (non-seminomatous)
HCC
GIT cancers
Liver metastases
3
Q
CA-125 is a tumour marker for which malignancies?
A
Ovarian cancer
Breast cancer
4
Q
CEA is a tumour marker for which malignancies?
A
Colorectal cancer
Pacnreatic, breast, lung, small intestine, stomach and ovarian cancer
5
Q
HCG can be a tumour marker for which malignancies?
A
Choriocarcinoma
Hydatiform mole
Trophoblastic disease