What is a tumor marker?
What is a tumor marker?
A tumor marker is anything present in or produced by cancer cells or other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions that provides information about a cancer, such as how aggressive it is, whether it can be treated with a targeted therapy, or whether it is responding to treatment.
How should I react to a terminal cancer diagnosis?
Remember there’s no correct way to react to a diagnosis of terminal cancer. In addition, don’t be afraid to reach out for support from friends and family. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, talk to your doctor. They can refer you to local resources and services that can help.
Which tumor markers are used as targets for targeted therapy?
Some tumor markers listed below are targets for targeted therapy in multiple cancers but serve as tumor markers for only a subset of cancers. CA15-3/CA27.29
What is terminal cancer and how is it treated?
Terminal cancer refers to cancer that can’t be cured or treated. It’s sometimes also called end-stage cancer. Any type of cancer can become terminal cancer. Terminal cancer is different from…
