Tumor Markers (Antigens)

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Where are Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) tumors seen in?

hepatocellular carcinoma (LIVER)

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Where are Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) tumors seen in?

colorectal carcinoma (COLON/RECTUM)

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Where are Prostate-Specific antigen (PSA) tumors seen in?

prostate cancer

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Where are Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) tumors seen in?

testicular cancer

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Where are Cancer antigens (CA), specifically CA-125 tumors seen in?

ovarian cancer

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Where are Cancer antigens (CA), specifically CA 19-9 tumors seen in?

pancreatic cancer

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What is the main function of Cancer antigens (CA)?

help monitor patients undergoing treatment