Tumor Markers (Chem. Rotation) Flashcards
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
ACTH
Pituitary tumors or ectopic ACTH-producing tumors
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Metastatic cancer w/ bone or liver involvement
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP)
Liver
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Calcitonin
Thyroid – medullary
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Lung (non-small cell)/Colorectal
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
CA 15-3, BR (CA) 27.29
Breast
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
CA 19-9
Pancreas
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
CA 125
Ovary
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
Neuroblastoma, carcinoid tumors, pheochromocytoma
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Immunoglobins
CHECK WITH KAROL!
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Inhibin
Testes
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Serotonin
Carcinoid Tumors of the GI Tract or Pancreas
Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:
Thyroglobulin
Thyroid (papillary & follicular)