Cancer is one of the biggest fears for many people. When an oncological disease is detected at an early stage, the chances of a favorable outcome increase significantly. Because of this, many believe that by taking tumor markers there is nothing to fear. But is this really true?
Dr. Lily
What are tumor markers?
These are proteins that appear in the blood or urine as a result of the activity of cancer cells from the moment they arise. However, tumor markers can also apply to diseases that are not related to oncology—for example, inflammatory processes in the body. For the diagnosis of cancer, analysis for tumor markers has relative importance, as exceeding the norm is typically a signal for further examination.
For preventive purposes, you should not rely only on tumor markers, ===as they do not always detect the presence of cancer cells in the body—especially in the early stages. They are an auxiliary diagnostic tool primarily used by doctors during treatment to monitor its effectiveness. Research has found 200 tumor markers, but only about 20 of the most common are us...
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