Tumour Markers Flashcards
1
Q
CA 125
A
Type: Monoclonal Antibody
Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
2
Q
Four Classifications of Tumour Markers
A
(1) Monoclonal antibodies
(2) Tumour antigens
(3) Enzymes (e.g ALP, neurone specific enolase)
(4) Hormones (e.g. calcitonin, ADH)
3
Q
CA 19-9
A
Type: Monoclonal Antibody
Pancreatic Cancer
4
Q
CA 15-3
A
Type: Monoclonal Antibody
Breast Cancer
5
Q
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
A
Type: Tumour Antigen
Prostate Carcinoma
6
Q
Alpha Feto-Protein (AFP)
A
Type: Tumour Antigen
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Teratoma
7
Q
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
A
Type: Tumour Antigen
Colorectal Cancer
8
Q
S-100
A
Type: Tumour Antigen
Melanoma
Schwannomas
9
Q
Bombesin
A
Type: Tumour Antigen
Small cell lung carcinoma
Gastric cancer
Neuroblastoma