• Unexplained increase of serum carcinoembryonic antigen: don't forget the thyroid! (degruyter.com)
  • Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is glycoprotein associated with various functions of endothelial cells, including adhesion, proliferation, and migration. (degruyter.com)
  • In addition, results of tests for serum lung cancer biomarkers, including CA 19-9, CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen), CYFRA 21-1, and NSE (neuron-specific enolase), and for HIV-1 and HIV-2 were negative. (cdc.gov)
  • Carcinoembryonic antigen is used to detect relapse of colorectal cancer, and CA 19-9 may be helpful in establishing the nature of pancreatic masses. (aafp.org)
  • And the comparison between postoperative ePD-L1 and conventional serum biomarkers (carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) and CA72-4) in prognostic of GC patients was made. (bmj.com)
  • Currently, the main biomarkers of colorectal cancer in clinical practice consist of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) and cancer antigen 242 (CA242). (jcancer.org)
  • Results: The serum levels of the tumor markers cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and total prostate-specific antigen (TPSA) were significantly increased in cancer patients compared with healthy controls. (edu.iq)
  • To investigate the prognostic value of postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) combined with carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9), human chondroglycoprotein(YKL-40), C-reactive protein(CRP) and interleukin 6(IL-6) in patients with colorectal cancer(CRC) after radical resection. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Association of preoperative and postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen and colon cancer outcome[J].JAMA Oncol, 2018, 4(3):309-315. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • This prospective study in Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran, assessed the value of the tumour markers carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cancer antigen (CA) 15-3 in 159 patients with primary breast cancer. (who.int)
  • Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) Sample and study design years of follow-up. (who.int)
  • Serum CA 19-9 (carbohydrate antigen 19-9) is a tumor marker of monosialoganglioside structure. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Serum pristupljeno 09.04.2014. (laboratorijskeanalize.com)
  • All tumor markers, including serum carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) were within normal limits. (koreamed.org)
  • Serum tumor markers showed significant differences between primary hepatic SCC/ASC and HCC patients, especially for serum alpha fetal protein (AFP) level and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a modified Lewis(a) blood group antigen. (blallab.com)
  • Increased levels of serum carbohydrate antigen (CA)19-9 resulted as risk factors for an incorrect diagnosis as well as for a final diagnosis of a ductal adenocarcinoma. (univr.it)
  • recurrent pancreatitis, cyst size ≥ 3 cm, cyst growth rate of ≥ 5 mm/2 years, thickened or enhancing cyst walls, MPD ≥ 5 mm, abrupt change in MPD caliber with distal pancreatic atrophy, and lymphadenopathy or increased serum level of carbohydrate antigen (CA19-9)], which are considered indications for surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 14] LEE T, TENG T Z J, SHELAT V G. Carbohydrate antigen 19-9-tumor marker:past, present, and future[J].World J Gastrointest Surg, 2020, 12(12):468-490. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • High levels of CA 19-9 are often a sign of pancreatic cancer . (medlineplus.gov)
  • You may need a CA 19-9 blood test if you've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer or another type of cancer that causes high CA 19-9. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of CA 19-9 for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is dependent on the cutoff level (see the table below). (medscape.com)
  • CA 19-9 was originally identified by a monoclonal antibody in a colorectal cancer cell line[24, 25] but has proven more useful in the management of pancreatic cancer. (medscape.com)
  • CA 19-9 is not recommended for use as a screening test for pancreatic cancer. (medscape.com)
  • CA 19-9 may be elevated in patients with gastrointestinal malignancies such as cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, or colon cancer. (blallab.com)
  • CA19-9 and CA242 as tumor markers for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer: a meta analysis. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • CA 242, a new tumour marker for pancreatic cancer: a comparison with CA 19-9, CA 50 and CEA. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • A CA 19-9 test measures the amount of a protein called CA 19-9 (cancer antigen 19-9) in a sample of your blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a tumor-associated mucin glycoprotein antigen that is related to the Lewis blood group protein. (medscape.com)
  • A CA 125 test measures the amount of the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in the blood. (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • [2]. The specific prostate antigen is a protein created by the prostatic epithelium that is specific to the organ but not to cancer because it can be elevated in pathologies such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, among others. (bvsalud.org)
  • CA 19-9 is a type of tumor marker. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For these people, a CA 19-9 tumor marker test is not useful. (medlineplus.gov)
  • CA 19-9 je tumor marker koji se, pre svega, koristi se kao pomoć pri postavljanju dijagnoze i za praćenje pacijenata sa kancerom pankreasa. (laboratorijskeanalize.com)
  • CA19-9 (sialyl Lewis[a] antigen) was originally described as a gastrointestinal system and pancreas specific tumour marker. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • CA 19-9 is an antigen expressed by several epithelial cells and currently used for the diagnosis and follow-up of gastrointestinal cancers. (jgerontology-geriatrics.com)
  • A large percentage of patients with gastrointestinal tumors (such as pancreatic, liver, gastric, colorectal tumors) and some other malignancies have been shown to have elevated serum CA 19-9 levels. (labwork365.com)
  • Is ca 72 a good marker for gastrointestinal neoplasm? (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • In the general population, the risk of developing colorectal cancer is approximately 19 percent, and it is estimated that 2 percent to 5 percent of sporadic polyps will develop into an invasive cancer (Markowitz AJ et al 1997). (bioresonancetherapy.com.sg)
  • With the recognition of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), the expression of lncRNAs in serum or tissue samples has been reported as a diagnosis method for some cancers, however, the diagnostic value of lncRNAs for colorectal cancer remains unclear. (jcancer.org)
  • Serum CEA combined with CA19-9, YKL-40, CRP and IL-6 after radical resection can be used as prognostic indicators for colorectal cancer recurrence and survival. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Evaluation of serum CEA, CA19-9, CA72-4, CA125 and ferritin as diagnostic markers and factors of clinical parameters for colorectal cancer[J].Sci Rep, 2018, 8(1):2732-2740. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • High preoperative serum CA 19-9 levels can predict poor oncologic outcomes in colorectal cancer patients on propensity score analysis[J].Ann Surg Treat Res, 2019, 96(3):107-115. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Postoperative serum CA19-9, YKL-40, CRP and IL-6 in combination with CEA as prognostic markers for recurrence and survival in colorectal cancer[J].Acta Oncol, 2020, 59(12):1416-1423. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Inflammatory markers and microRNAs:the backstage actors influencing prognosis in colorectal cancer patients[J].Int J Mol Sci, 2018, 19(7):1867-1880. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Plasma microRNA levels combined with CEA and CA19-9 in the follow-up of colorectal cancer patients[J].Cancers(Basel), 2019, 11(6):864-878. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Results The prognostic value of postoperative ePD-L1 is superior to that of preoperative ePD-L1 on GC patients after resection, and also superior to that of conventional serum biomarkers (CEA, CA19-9 and CA72-4). (bmj.com)
  • Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 9(1):55-63. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, gallstones and cirrhosis of the liver can cause high CA 19-9 levels. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Because high levels of CA 19-9 can mean different things, the test is not used by itself to screen for or diagnose cancer or other diseases. (medlineplus.gov)
  • CA 19-9 levels often go up as cancer grows and go down as tumors shrink. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some people do not make CA 19-9 even when they have a cancer that usually produces high levels of CA 19-9. (medlineplus.gov)
  • High levels of CA 19-9 may be one of the first signs that cancer cells are growing again. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your provider will look at all your test results to see how your CA 19-9 levels have changed. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your levels of CA 19-9 are increasing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your levels of CA 19-9 are decreasing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your levels of CA 19-9 have stayed the same. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your CA 19-9 levels decreased after treatment, but increased later. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Healthy people can have high CA 19-9 levels. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The biochemical tests revealed the presence of cholestasis, with serum levels of total bilirubin of 9.2 mg/dl and direct bilirubin of 7.5 mg/dl, cytolysis, with aspartate aminotransferase (AST) of 344 U/l and alanine aminotransferase of 599 U/l. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Meanwhile the serum levels of cancer antigen (CA19-9) were significantly increased (CA19-9, 425 U/ml). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Although significant elevations in CA 19-9 levels cause suspicion of malignancy, an underlying malignant disease may not always be determined and benign pathologies may also be seen. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • however, to the best of our knowledge, there is no previous report about serum levels of CA 19-9 in differentiated thyroid cancer. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • Investigations at admission revealed severe thrombocytopenia (PLT=3x10 9 /l), normal white blood cell count and hemoglobin, without any significant changes in hepatic and renal function tests, electrolyte levels, or coagulation. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • CA 27.29 is highly associated with breast cancer, although levels are elevated in several other malignancies ( Table 1 ) . (aafp.org)
  • However, CA 27.29 levels higher than 100 units per mL are rare in benign conditions. (aafp.org)
  • In laboratory findings, we found elevated serum levels of bilirubin (3.38 mg/dl), alkaline phosphatase (229 U/L), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (843 U/L), alanine aminotransferase (389 U/L), and aspartate aminotransferase (602 U/L). There were no leukocytosis, and viral hepatitis markers were normal. (koreamed.org)
  • Elevated levels of CA 19-9 can be seen in healthy individuals. (medscape.com)
  • High CA 19-9 levels (ie, greater than 1000 U/mL) correlate with unresectable or more advanced tumors, although this preoperative evaluation of CA 19-9 has not been widely used to establish inoperability. (medscape.com)
  • 21, 22] A decrease or normalization of CA 19-9 levels postoperatively correlates with a longer duration of survival. (medscape.com)
  • Finally, CA 19-9 levels can be used to monitor tumor response to active treatment with surgery, with or without chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or other targeted or biological therapies. (medscape.com)
  • A decrease in CA 19-9 levels confirms the effectiveness of the therapeutic regimen, while a stable or rising level may indicate the need to change therapies. (medscape.com)
  • 17, 18, 19] Conversely, CA 19-9 levels may not be elevated in patients with small pancreatic tumors or with early-stage tumors. (medscape.com)
  • Serum CA 19-9 levels may be useful for monitoring disease activity or predicting relapse following treatment. (labwork365.com)
  • Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the alterations in the serum levels of tumor markers used to evaluate cardiac, renal and liver function, and detect the interleukin (IL)-18 rs1946518 polymorphism in breast (BC), colorectal (CRC) and prostate cancer (PCa) patients. (edu.iq)
  • The levels of serum CEA, CA19-9, YKL-40, CRP and IL-6 were measured before adjuvant chemotherapy. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • In fact, an elevation of serum levels of Ca 72.4 should always be taken seriously. (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • In the present study, we determined serum levels of vitronectin (VN) in 93 breast cancer patients, 30 benign breast lesions, 9 precancerous lesions, and 30 healthy individuals by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. (lu.se)
  • The inclusion criteria were (abnormal serum levels of CEA or breast cancer [1-3]. (who.int)
  • Several studies have We excluded patients who had other In the present study CEA and CA15-3 shown that changes in the CEA serum disorders that could affect the serum levels were measured from patients' level might be linked to progression level of CEA or CA15-3, whether on- serum sample. (who.int)
  • The effect of vibration on back discomfort and serum levels of von Willebrand factor antigen: a preliminary communication. (cdc.gov)
  • These 2 theranostic approaches, as well as the therapy of osseous metastases of prostate cancer with 223 Ra ( 4 , 9 , 10 ), have unequivocally demonstrated that radionuclide therapy can be applied not only to thyroid cancer but also to other solid tumors. (snmjournals.org)
  • Benign conditions such as cirrhosis, cholestasis, and pancreatitis also result in elevated serum CA 19-9 concentrations but in these cases values usually are below 1000 U/mL. (blallab.com)
  • Cancer antigen (CA) 27.29 is a monoclonal antibody to a glycoprotein (MUC1) that is present on the apical surface of normal epithelial cells. (aafp.org)
  • The CA 242 assay is a two-site sandwich assay to determination the level of CA 242。 Assay calibrators, controls, or patient serum samples are added directly to a reaction vessel together with magnetic particles antibody. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • The evidence for an autoimmune etiology includes pathological findings of infiltrating T cells, the presence of antigen-antibody complexes in affected cartilage, cellular and humoral responses against collagen type II and other collagen antigens, and the observation that immunosuppressive regimens most often suppress the disease. (medscape.com)
  • Monoclonal antibodies are used to detect serum antigens associated with specific malignancies. (aafp.org)
  • Imaging studies in- was one of the first serum-based tu- The study sample was women with cluding chest X-rays, liver ultrasonog- mour markers to be characterized, primary breast cancer attending a pri- raphy and bone scans were performed and its utility has been assessed in vate clinic in Yazd, Islamic Republic if there was clinical or laboratory a variety of malignancies including of Iran. (who.int)
  • L'ACE et le CA19-9 ont une bonne sensibilité et une spécificité relative qui leur permettent de suivre l'évolution des cancers digestifs en particulier les cancers colorectaux. (bvsalud.org)
  • The mean follow-up was 20.8 months (range 9-34) from diagnosis and 9.4 months (range 2-19) from ECT. (unibo.it)
  • 19] Its sensitivity (68-93%) and specificity (76-100%) are inadequate for accurate diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Serum carnitine analysis is useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with carnitine deficiency (either primary or secondary). (labwork365.com)
  • Vitronectin: a promising breast cancer serum biomarker for early diagnosis of breast cancer in patients. (lu.se)
  • Taken together, our current study showed for the first time that serum VN is a promising biomarker for early diagnosis of breast cancer when combined with CEA and CA15-3. (lu.se)
  • This sialylated Lewis A blood group antigen is identified by a radioimmunometric assay. (medscape.com)
  • The results of non-smoker females with primary CA15-3) suspicion of symptomatic serum CEA assay can reflect progno- breast cancer, without signs or symp- metastasis. (who.int)
  • In these individuals, a low or undetectable serum CA 19-9 concentration is not informative regarding cancer recurrence. (blallab.com)
  • The activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and the serum concentration of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and urea were markedly elevated in CRC and PCa patients, respectively, compared with the control group. (edu.iq)
  • The relative light units (RLU) are proportional to the concentration of a CA 242 in the sample. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • The amount of analyte in the sample is determined from a stored, multi-point calibration curve and reported in serum CA 242 concentration. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • CA 125 is useful for evaluating pelvic masses in postmenopausal women, monitoring response to therapy in women with ovarian cancer, and detecting recurrence of this malignancy. (aafp.org)
  • Cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is used to help differentiate between cancer of the pancreas and other conditions, as well as to monitor treatment response and recurrence. (medscape.com)
  • The sensitivity, pecificity and positive predictive value(PPV) of postoperative serum CEA in predicting the recurrence were 21.3%, 90.3% and 80.3% respectively. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Objective: We aimed to investigate the role of sTWEAK in the pathogenesis of Hashimoto s Thyroiditis (HT) and its relationship with IL-12, IL 17-A and TGF-β1.Methods: Serum TSH, FT4, anti-TG and anti-TPO were measured and thyroid USG was performed to both group. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • Immunohistochemical studies have demonstrated that CA19-9 is expressed in both differentiated and anaplastic thyroid carcinomas. (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • Since the pioneering use of 131 I in differentiated thyroid cancer in the 1940s, remarkable achievements in nuclear medicine endoradiotherapy have been demonstrated, mainly in the treatment of neuroendocrine neoplasms by using 177 Lu-labeled somatostatin analogs or in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer using prostate-specific membrane antigen-directed radionuclide therapy. (snmjournals.org)
  • Serum CA19-9 is an important complementary tool within the context of preoperative investigation of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. (univr.it)
  • [ 9 ] For example, antibodies or T cells directed against the tumor may mistakenly attack normal nerve cells. (medscape.com)
  • The antifetal cartilage antibodies were found in 6 of 9 patients and only 4 (1.5%) of 260 patients with RA, exclusively in long-standing disease. (medscape.com)
  • After discussing with the patient the risks and the benefits of the surgical procedure, the patient was submitted to pancreatoduodenectomy en bloc with portal vein resection while the continuity of the portal vein was reestablished by using a cadaveric graft originating from the abdominal aorta. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Due to the presence of a good general status and due to the absence of other signs of unresectability, the patient was submitted to per primam resection, a pancreatoduodenectomy en bloc with portal vein resection being performed. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Here we present a case of a 68-year-old patient with stage IVB primary myoepithelial carcinoma of the lung who harbored EGFR exon 19 deletion and KRAS mutation and underwent icotinib targeted therapy, achieving partial response (PR) with progression free survival (PFS) of 3 months. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To our knowledge, this study describes the first documented case of primary myoepithelial carcinoma lung cancer patient harboring EGFR exon 19 deletion and KRAS mutation, and showed clinical efficacy of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI) treatment in this patient. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Nineteen months after the initial surgery, the patient underwent laparoscopic partial liver resection of segment 5 and left lateral sectionectomy. (springeropen.com)
  • Serum YKL40:a novel potential link between inflammation and dyslipidemia in acne vulgaris[J].J Cosmet Dermatol, 2020, 19(5):1219-1223. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • Moreover, serum-based lncRNA testing achieved higher diagnostic efficacy than plasma-based analysis. (jcancer.org)
  • The most important advantage of the CA 72‑4 marker over others is its particularly high diagnostic specificity for benign illnesses. (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • Conduct automatic repeat and confirmatory testing of reactive hepatitis B surface antigen samples using Siemens Healthineers unique SMART algorithm software. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Human Cancer Antigen 242 CLIA Kit is a Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) intended for the quantitative measurement of human Cancer Antigen 242 in serum. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • The Human Cancer Antigen 242 CLIA Kit is designed, developed, and produced for the quantitative measurement of human CA 242 level in serum samples. (epitopediagnostics.com)
  • A long time observation of a persistent and progressive CA 19-9 increase should never exclude the malignant origin. (jgerontology-geriatrics.com)
  • Several guidelines based on expert opinions and retrospective studies have been established to predict the malignant potential and provide guidelines for follow-up and surgical decision-making 3, 4, 7-9 . (biomedcentral.com)
  • Surprisingly, 23 cysts (5%) were found to be ductal adenocarcinoma, whereas 45 patients (9%) underwent a pancreatic resection for a non-neoplastic condition. (univr.it)
  • High pretreatment serum CA19-9 level predicts a poor prognosis for patients with stage III colon cancer after curative resection and adjuvant chemotherapy[J].J Cancer, 2019, 10(16):3810-3818. (xdyx.org.cn)
  • You'll need more tests to check whether cancer is really causing the higher level of CA 19-9. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you don't have cancer but your test results show a high level of CA 19-9, you may not a health problem that needs treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A 75-years-old female referred to us for evaluation of high level of serum CA 19-9 (558 UI/ ml) observed for the first time one year before when she had also been undergone colonoscopy that have excluded neoplasms. (jgerontology-geriatrics.com)
  • Serum VN level was significantly higher in patients with stage 0-I primary breast cancer than in healthy individuals, patients with benign breast lesion or precancerous lesions, as well as those with breast cancer of higher stages. (lu.se)
  • Serum VN level was significantly and negatively correlated with tumor size, lymph node status, and clinical stage. (lu.se)
  • We suggest that close follow-up together with periodic endoscopic examination for all patients with persistent H. pylori infection and serum soluble E-cadherin level above 5 µg/mL is essential. (who.int)
  • A total of 2226 deter- or regression status in breast cancer cological (lung, colorectal, pancreas minations of serum CEA and CA15-3 patients [5-8]. (who.int)
  • 17, 24] However, approximately 5% of the population are Lewis antigen A- B- and do not produce the CA 19-9 antigen. (medscape.com)
  • Individuals that are Lewis negative (5%-7% of the population) do not express CA 19-9 due to the lack of the enzyme fucosyltransferase needed for CA 19-9 production. (blallab.com)
  • We aimed to examine a group of adult CAH patients from different Czech centers.Methods: Serum lipids, glucose, blood pressure and anhtropometrics were compared in 31 males and 71 females with CAH 21-hydroxylase deficiency and in healthy population from Czech post-MONICA study (1% random population sample). (endocrine-abstracts.org)
  • In 2021, neck ultrasound was performed due to supraclavicular adenopathy after COVID-19 vaccination. (degruyter.com)
  • 1 - 14 CA 27.29 also can be found in patients with benign disorders of the breast, liver, and kidney, and in patients with ovarian cysts. (aafp.org)
  • 2] Normal pancreatic juice, bile (in benign conditions), and even seminal fluid contain CA 19-9. (medscape.com)
  • Cancer antigen (CA) 27.29 most frequently is used to follow response to therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer. (aafp.org)
  • A previous systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies comprising 3003 patients with incurable advanced gastric cancer revealed that palliative gastrectomy significantly improved overall survival [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • What is a CA 19-9 blood test? (medlineplus.gov)
  • Healthy people can have small amounts of CA 19-9 in their blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Usually, you don't need any special preparations for a CA 19-9 blood test. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Labs use different methods to measure the amount of CA 19-9 in your blood sample. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Blood-based tests were then divided into two categories, plasma-based and serum-based lncRNA testing. (jcancer.org)
  • What does ca 72 4 mean in blood test? (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • The present case illustrates potential clinical challenges in using serum tumor markers, namely CEA, to monitor cancer patients. (degruyter.com)
  • What does CA mean in tumor markers? (pfeiffertheface.com)
  • ABSTRACT The value of serum tumour markers in the prognosis of patients with breast cancer is controversial. (who.int)
  • More recently, the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) has been established as a theranostic target for prostate cancer. (snmjournals.org)
  • The prostate cancer antigen 3 test has shown superiority and is now widely used. (bvsalud.org)