tumour markers Flashcards
1
Q
CA19-9
A
Pancreatic (or esophageal)
2
Q
Ca-125
A
Ovarian (or endometrial)
3
Q
Ca15-3
A
Breast
4
Q
PSA
A
Prostate
5
Q
alpha feto protein AFP
A
Hepatocellular carcinoma or teratoma
6
Q
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
A
Very unspecific but used to monitor colorectal cancer
7
Q
beta HCG
A
Testicular cancer
8
Q
S-100
A
Melanoma or schwannoma
9
Q
Bombesin
A
Small cell lung carcinoma, gastric cancer, neuroblastoma