TY - JOUR. T1 - The combination of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level as a prognostic indicator in patients with recurrent pancreatic cancer. AU - Sakamoto, Teruhisa. AU - Saito, Hiroaki. AU - Uchinaka, Ei. AU - Morimoto, Masaki. AU - Amisaki, Masataka. AU - Tokuyasu, Naruo. AU - Honjo, Soichiro. AU - Ashida, Keigo. AU - Fujiwara, Yoshiyuki. PY - 2018/9. Y1 - 2018/9. N2 - Background/Aim: We retrospectively investigated the relationship between prognosis and combined neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) levels in patients with recurrent pancreatic cancer. Patients and Methods: We enrolled 66 patients whose pancreatic cancer recurred. Results: Based on ROC analysis results, the patients were divided into NLRHigh (NLR ≥1.69) or NLRLow (NLR ,1.69), and into CA19-9High (CA19-9 ≥107.95 U/ml) or CA19-9Low (CA19-9 ,107.95 U/ml). When the patients were grouped by combined NLR and CA19-9, their 2-year survival rates ...

Table 1: Elevated Preoperative Serum CA125 Predicts Larger Tumor Diameter in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Low AFP Levels

BACKGROUND Papillary-serous adenocarcinoma (PSCC) is a very rare subtype of cervical cancer. To our knowledge, this is the first report on PSCC of the uterine cervix following bilateral breast cancer. CASE REPORT A 61-year-old Caucasian woman underwent conserving surgery of both breasts at the age of 57 years, because of bilateral invasive ductal carcinoma. Radiation and tamoxifen treatment followed. Routine surveillance examinations, including pelvic examination, Papanicolaou (Pap) smear, and transvaginal ultrasound, were uneventful. Recently, a small contact-bleeding mass of the cervix was found. The Pap smear was II (reactive); HPV-DNA test was negative. The biopsy of the mass revealed PSCC with a high expression of p53, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and Ki67 (50%). Staining for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and vimentin was negative. The serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA-125) reached 159 U/ml. The patient was treated with radical hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo

Prognostic impact of preoperative tumor marker levels and lymphovascular invasion in pathological stage I adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the lung(要約)Prognostic impact of preoperative tumor marker levels and lymphovascular invasion in pathological stage I adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the lung(要約) ...

PubMed journal article: Detection of serum tumor markers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer. Download Prime PubMed App to iPhone, iPad, or Android

In cases with findings on examination or imaging tests that suggest cancer, measuring blood levels of tumor markers may provide additional evidence for or against the diagnosis of cancer. Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. Tumor markers can be found in the blood, the urine, the tumor tissue, or other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is in the early stages. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. In individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, tumor markers may be useful to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to detect possible recurrence of the cancer. For some cancers, the level of a ...

In cases with findings on examination or imaging tests that suggest cancer, measuring blood levels of tumor markers may provide additional evidence for or against the diagnosis of cancer. Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. Tumor markers can be found in the blood, the urine, the tumor tissue, or other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is in the early stages. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. In individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, tumor markers may be useful to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to detect possible recurrence of the cancer. For some cancers, the level of a ...

In cases with findings on examination or imaging tests that suggest cancer, measuring blood levels of tumor markers may provide additional evidence for or against the diagnosis of cancer. Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. Tumor markers can be found in the blood, the urine, the tumor tissue, or other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is in the early stages. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. In individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, tumor markers may be useful to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to detect possible recurrence of the cancer. For some cancers, the level of a ...

In cases with findings on examination or imaging tests that suggest cancer, measuring blood levels of tumor markers may provide additional evidence for or against the diagnosis of cancer. Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. Tumor markers can be found in the blood, the urine, the tumor tissue, or other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is in the early stages. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. In individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, tumor markers may be useful to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to detect possible recurrence of the cancer. For some cancers, the level of a ...

In cases with findings on examination or imaging tests that suggest cancer, measuring blood levels of tumor markers may provide additional evidence for or against the diagnosis of cancer. Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. Tumor markers can be found in the blood, the urine, the tumor tissue, or other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is in the early stages. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. In individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, tumor markers may be useful to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to detect possible recurrence of the cancer. For some cancers, the level of a ...

Carbohydrate Antigen (CA) 19-9 blood test is ordered to monitor pancreatic, liver, gastrointestinal, and colorectal malignancies.

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Participants achieved an objective response if they had a best overall response of CR or PR.Target lesions- CR:Disappearance of all lesions;any pathological lymph nodes must have reduction in short axis to ,10 mm.PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of lesions vs the baseline sum.PD: At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of lesions vs the smallest sum on study(the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm); or the appearance of new lesion(s).Non target lesions - CR: Disappearance of all lesions and normalization of tumour marker levels;all lymph nodes must be non-pathological in size. Non-CR/Non-PD:Persistence of lesion(s) and/or maintenance of abnormal tumor marker levels.PD:Unequivocal progression of existing lesions or the appearance of new lesion(s).If a participant was not known to have died or have radiographically documented PD as of the data inclusion cutoff date,DOR was censored at the date of the last adequate tumor assessment ...

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A CT scan performed after three weeks of treatment showed no visible change in the pancreatic mass. A repeat CA 19-9 level at this time showed significant reduction with a value of 204. Subsequent tumor marker levels measured on 12/9/03 and 4/19/04 reported values of 89 and 29 respectively. Coincident with these laboratory findings, patient reported relief from her abdominal pain, increased energy levels, and improved appetite. There were no chemotherapy associated side -effects resulting from this treatment.. A CT Scan from 3/12/03 concluded, no findings to suggest definitive progression of disease or metastatic involvement. A subsequent PET scan done on 3/26/03 reported, no convincing evidence of residual or recurrent tumor.. The patients gallbladder had shown problematic findings since the onset of her illness, and a cholecystectomy was performed on 4/10/03. Subsequently, a CT Scan on 8/20/03 showed a small mass on the head of the pancreas measuring 2×2 cm. A second round of IPT was ...

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This study compared the sensitivity and specificity of CA 50 and CA 19-9 as serum tumour markers for pancreatic cancer. One hundred and seventy one subjects were evaluated: 50 healthy controls, 50 patients with pancreatic carcinoma and 71 patients with chronic pancreatitis. Eighty per cent of the pancreatic cancer patients had raised CA 19-9 serum levels and 82% had raised CA 50 serum levels. In the group of patients ith chronic pancreatitis, false positive tests occurred in 8.4% for CA 19-9 and 11.3% for CA 50. For both markers the serum level showed a severe elevation in the advanced stage of cancer disease. Despite the good sensitivity and specificity of CA 50 as a serum tumour marker for pancreatic carcinoma, no major advantage was found compared to CA 19-9. Moreover, if the CA 50 cut-off, level is raised to 85 U/ml to exclude overlap with chronic pancreatitis, sensitivity falls sharply to 46% compared with 72% for CA 19-9 when a 100 U/ml cut-off level is used.. ...

Review A Dictionary to Tumor Markers and The Methods of Estimation Rahul R Nair, Jerin K Johnson protein(AFP), Carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA), Pancreatic oncofetal antigen) Abstract Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. These substances can be found in the blood, in the urine, in the tumor tissue, or in other tissues. Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer, and levels of the same tumor marker can be altered in more than one type of cancer. In addition, tumor marker levels are not altered in all people with cancer, especially if the cancer is early stage. Some tumor marker levels can also be altered in patients with noncancerous conditions. To date, researchers have identified more than a dozen substances that seem to be expressed abnormally when some types of cancer are present. Some of these substances are also found in other conditions and diseases. Scientists ...

CA 19-9 (Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9) conversion to U/mL, kU/L . Online conversion calculator for many types of measurement units in laboratory and medicine CA 19-9 (Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9), CA 19-9, Cancer Antigen 19-9, Gastrointestinal Cancer Antigen.

Tumor markers are substances that can often be detected in higher than normal amounts in the blood, urine, or body tissues of some patients with certain types of cancer. These substances can be proteins, enzymes, biochemicals, or antigens. Tumor markers may either be produced by the cancer itself or by the body in response to the cancer. In general, tumor marker levels are lower in early stage disease (but still higher than normal) and higher with advanced disease. Furthermore, their levels decrease in response to treatment and increase when the cancer progresses.. Tumor markers are often used to:. ...

Adding cisplatin to the current standard of care doublet in advanced pancreatic cancer significantly extends overall survival beyond 1 year.

Dr. Anthony C.H. YING What are? Tumour markers are substances that can be found in the body when cancer is present. They are usually found in the blood or urine. They can be products of cancer cells or

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Background: Cancer antigen 15-3 and carcinoembryonic antigen are used in clinical and laboratory diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Previous studies have noted conflicting results about the association between carcinoembryonic antigen and cancer antigen 15-3 in metastatic breast cancer. The present study examined serum tumor marker levels of carcinoembryonic antigen and cancer antigen 15-3 among patients with different subtypes of metastatic breast cancer.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed metastatic breast cancer patients diagnosed between 2005 and 2012 who referred to academic Hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. The patients were selected by systematic randomization sampling. Demographic, clinical, pathological, and therapeutic data were collected from patients hospital records. Statistical analyses were performed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16.0 software.Results: A total of 298 eligible patients enrolled in the study.

Stage I is divided into stage IA, stage IB, and stage IS, and is determined after a radical inguinal orchiectomy (surgery to remove the testicle) is done. In stage IA, cancer is in the testicle and epididymis and may have spread to the inner layer of the membrane surrounding the testicle; all tumor marker levels are normal. In stage IB, cancer is in the testicle and the epididymis and has spread to the blood or lymph vessels in the testicle; or has spread to the outer layer of the membrane surrounding the testicle; or is in the spermatic cord or the scrotum and may be in the blood or lymph vessels of the testicle; all tumor marker levels are normal. In stage IS, cancer is found anywhere within the testicle, spermatic cord, or the scrotum, and either all tumor marker levels are slightly above normal or one or more tumor marker levels are moderately above normal or high ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 is a prognostic and predictive biomarker in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who receive gemcitabine-containing chemotherapy. T2 - A pooled analysis of 6 prospective trials. AU - Bauer, Todd M.. AU - El-Rayes, Bassel F.. AU - Li, Xiaobai. AU - Hammad, Nazik. AU - Philip, Philip A.. AU - Shields, Anthony F.. AU - Zalupski, Mark M.. AU - Bekaii-Saab, Tanios. PY - 2013/1/15. Y1 - 2013/1/15. N2 - Background: Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is a widely used biomarker in pancreatic cancer. There is no consensus on the interpretation of the change in CA19-9 serum levels and its role in the clinical management of patients with pancreatic cancer. Methods: Individual patient data from 6 prospective trials evaluating gemcitabine-containing regimens from 3 different institutions were pooled. CA19-9 values were obtained at baseline and after successive cycles of treatment. The objective of this study was to correlate a decline in CA19-9 with outcomes while ...

CCL Dec - Onivyde Combination Boosts OS in Post-Gemcitabine Pancreatic Cancer Patients - Onivyde Combination Boosts OS in Post-Gemcitabine Pancreatic Cancer Patients   A phase III study of Onivyde (irinotecan liposome injection), in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin, demonstrated improvements in median overall survival in post-gemcitabine metastatic pancreatic cancer patients. The study, NAPOLI-1, was the basis of approval by the FDA in this indication, and the results were recently published in The Lancet.

Only a few markers have been instrumental in the diagnosis of cancer. In contrast, tumor markers play a critical role in the monitoring of patients. The patients clinical status and response to treatment can be evaluated rapidly using the tumor marker half-life (t(1/2)) and the tumor marker doubling time (DT). This report reviews the interest of determining these kinetic parameters for prostate-specific antigen, human chorionic gonadotropin, alpha-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, cancer antigen (CA) 125, and CA 15-3. A rise in tumor markers (DT) is a yardstick with which benign diseases can be distinguished from metastatic disease, and the DT can be used to assess the efficacy of treatments. A decline in the tumor marker concentration (t(1/2)) is a predictor of possible residual disease if the timing of blood sampling is soon after therapy. The discrepancies in results obtained by different groups may be attributable to the multiplicity of immunoassays, the intrinsic characteristics of each

Tumor markers are substances found in the blood, urine or body tissues that can be elevated in cancer. There are many different tumor markers. They are used in oncology to help determine the presence of cancer. An elevated level of a tumor marker can indicate cancer, however there can often also be other causes of the elevation.. Tumor markers can be produced directly by the tumor or by non-tumor cells as a response to the presence of a tumor. Tumor markers can be used in screening programs, such as screening for elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) to indicate possible prostate cancer. Tumor markers are also used to monitor patients for cancer return. Tumor markers can be classified in two groups: Cancer-specific markers and tissue-specific markers.. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Ki- ...

Carbohydrate antigen (CA19-9) is a protein that is found in very small amounts on the surface of certain cancer cells. It may be found in the blood when it is shed by tumour cells. It is also found in trace amounts in the pancreas, liver, gall bladder and lungs of healthy adults.

Pancreatic cancer happens when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow out of control and form a tumor, which is an abnormal mass of tissue.. Advanced pancreatic cancer means the cancer has spread from the pancreas to other parts of the body.. Advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer means that the cancer has spread through the bloodstream, or the lymphatic system, to other organs in the body.. The liver is the most common place for it to spread to.. It could also spread to:. ...

ORLANDO -- The addition of Avastin (bevacizumab) to Gemzar (gemcitabine) did not improve survival of advanced pancreatic cancer in a randomized trial, researchers here reported.

3., determination of bone-turnover markers using immunoassays and molecular biological methods.. Serum tumor marker determinations. The majority of these tests (11 analytes: PSA, free PSA, CEA, AFP, HCG-β, CA125, CA15-3, CA19-9, CA72-4, Cyfra 21-1, NSE) are measured by a Roche MODULAR E170 analyzer. Two markers (Thyreoglobulin and TPA) are performed by the Immunochemistry Division, while Calcitonin is measured by the Endocrinology Division of the Department. The interest in the serum tumor marker determination is increasing constantly since the foundation of the division. The number of tests was 8,500 in 2000 while 61,000 in 2009. Due to the increasing number of tests we changed the frequency of measurement and provide results each day of a week.. Molecular Oncology. The diagnostic tests using molecular biological methods can be grouped into two major profiles. The first group of assays - together with the flow cytometric determinations - serves the diagnostics and follow-up of the ...

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is used as a tumor marker to help detect and diagnose cancers of the liver, testicles, and ovaries. An AFP test may be ordered, along with imaging studies, to try to detect liver cancer when it is in its earliest and most treatable stages.

Tumor markers SlideShare - Deren erhöhte Konzentration kann auf einen Tumor oder das Rezidiv eines Tumors hindeuten. Aufgrund oft geringer Spezifität sind die meisten Tumormarker weniger zum Screening als zur Verlaufskontrolle von Krebs geeignet. Tumormarker gehören zu den Biomarkern Beispiele einzelner Vertreter. Einige Tumormarker sind wesentlich besser unter ihrer Abkürzung als unter dem vollen Namen bekannt.

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CA50, 0.5 mg. Cancer antigen 50 (CA50), a carcinoma associated carbohydrate antigen, has been found to be elevated in the blood of patients with colorectal cancer and other malignancies.

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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is pleased to announce Abraxane® extends survival for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. According to Celgene Corporation, Abraxane in combination with gemcitabine when given to advanced pancreatic cancer patients who had not received previous treatment demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival compared to patients receiving gemcitabine alone. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA79914LOGO). The phase III study included 861 metastatic pancreatic cancer patients from around the world. Full results from the clinical trial will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncologys 2013 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium being held in January. Historically, few effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer have existed. We are thrilled to have a new treatment option for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. We look forward to learning more ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Palliative care in advanced pancreatic cancer. AU - Muircroft, Wendy. AU - Currow, David. PY - 2016/3. Y1 - 2016/3. N2 - The management of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer often requires a multi-disciplinary approach with individualised therapy. Addressing the underlying causes of several of the troublesome symptoms that are relatively unique to the pathophysiology of pancreatic cancer is crucial in order to optimise the function and comfort of people diagnosed with this poor prognosis cancer. Early recognition and response is likely to improve outcomes later in the course of the disease, but more work needs to be done to compare expectant and reactive approaches to the most troublesome symptoms in advanced pancreatic cancer. Given such a poor outlook, referral to a palliative care service that has an active, team-based approach that includes dietetics, gastroenterology, interventional pain expertise and liaison psychiatry is likely to deliver the best possible outcomes. ...

Measurement of remission and progression in metastatic breast cancer by the use of serum tumour markers is simple, objective, reproducible and cost effective. The most widely used markers are a MUC1 mucin (e.g. measured as CA15.3) and CEA. A combination of markers is more sensitive than using a single marker. When CA15.3, CEA and ESR are used as a panel of serum markers in monitoring therapeutic response, over 90% of patients are biochemically assessable. A biochemical index score comprising these three markers has been devised retrospectively, validated prospectively, in a single centre and in a multicentre study. Biochemical assessment by serum markers correlates with clinical/radiological (UICC) assessment and often pre-dates remission and progression shown by UICC criteria. It is also the only validated method in monitoring metastatic breast cancer with disease unassessable by UICC criteria (e.g. sclerotic bone metastases, irradiated lesions). Future studies should aim at incorporating new ...

Purpose To assess the immunomodulatory and clinical effects of lenalidomide with standard treatment of gemcitabine in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Patients and Methods Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer were treated in first line with lenalidomide orally for 21 days of a 28 days cycle and the standard regimen for gemcitabine. In Part I, which we previously have reported, the dose of lenalidomide was defined (n = 12). In Part II, every other consecutive patient was treated with either lenalidomide (Group A, n = 11) or gemcitabine (Group B, n = 10) during cycle 1. From cycle 2 on, all Part II patients received the combination. Results A significant decrease in the proliferative response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the frequency of DCs were noted in patients at baseline compared to healthy control donors while the frequencies of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, NK-cells and MDSCs were significantly higher in patients compared to controls. In Group A, a significant increase in ...

20 ng/ml) serum Tg levels and negative Anti TgAb. In 75 patients (8.4% of patients or 63% of the Tg+ve subgroup), elevated Tg levels correlated well with positive 131I imaging. In 13 patients with positive correlation Tg/131I WBS, WBS revealed pulmonary (12 pts) or bone (1 pt) metastases, with no uptake in the cervical region. Moreover, 45 patients (5% of all patients or 37.5% of the Tg+ve group) presented discordant elevated Tg levels and negative Anti TgAb but negative WBS imaging. Using the same immune-radiometric method, with optimal sensitivity for Tg and without reported Hook effect for Anti TgAb, we found in 9% of patients the presence of strong positive Anti Tg, interfering with the Tg assay and underestimating serum Tg levels. From 890 patients sera, in 79 % Anti TgAb were < 35 mUI/ml (negative value), 8 % were equivocal (35-65%) and 12 % were strongly positive ( >65 mUI/ml). Conclusions: Detectable or elevated Tg concentrations most often correlate with 131I uptake, allowing ...

Practice-changing results show that adjuvant therapy with modified FOLFIRINOX significantly boosted both disease-free and overall survival in resectable pancreatic cancer.

Tumor markers are substances that are produced by the body in response to cancer or other certain benign (non-cancerous) conditions. These substances can be found in samples of blood, tumor tissue, urine, stool and other bodily fluids of some cancer patients.. Tumor markers are useful in helping to detect, diagnose and manage some types of cancers. The level of tumor marker present can sometimes reflect the stage (extent) of the disease or the patients prognosis (the likely outcome or the course of disease) for some types of cancers. Tumor markers can also be periodically measured during any cancer therapy treatment, where a decrease in level or a return to normal level for the markers can indicate that the treatment is working and the cancer is responding positively. These markers are also often measured after a treatment has ended in order to check for recurrence (i.e. the return of cancer).. Many different tumor markers have been characterized extensively and used for many clinical ...

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The tumor marker CA242 is defined by the monoclonal antibody C242. The chemical structure of the antigenic determinant is not exactly known, but the determinant have been shown to be a sialylated carbohydrate structure. In serum, CA242 is found on the same mucin-complex as CA50 and sialylated Lewisa (CA19-9). Thus, CA242 is related, but not identical to the epitope of CA19-9 (1, 2). Serum levels of CA242 are low in healthy subjects and subjects with benign diseases, while elevated levels are commonly found in serum from patients with gastro-intestinal cancer (3). The CA242 marker may be used as an aid in the diagnosis and management of patients with known or suspected gastro-intestinal carcinomas (4-9). The CanAg CA242 EIA should not be used as a substitute for any established clinical examination of malignancy, but may be used as a complement to existing clinical and laboratory methods. ...

In 2008, an estimated 217 000 new cases of pancreatic cancer were diagnosed worldwide, and in the UK 8000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are reported every year.4 5 6 Worldwide, pancreatic cancer is 13th in incidence but 8th in terms of cancer death.4 In the UK, pancreatic cancer is the 5th most common cause of cancer death in both sexes, despite being only the 11th most common cancer overall.7 This is largely due to red flag symptoms usually appearing only once the disease has progressed to involve other structures. Consequently, only 10-20% of patients will have resectable pancreatic cancer at presentation.7 ...

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the expression of tumor markers in association with various neoplasms, the methods used in their detection and their clinical relevance to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It will be an invaluable guide for clinicians, pathologists and research workers requiring an in-depth introduction to this subject and, with sections devoted to the exploitation of new techniques in immunohistochemistry, flow cytomtry, cancer genetics and molecular biology for the identification of tumor markers, can also be used as a laboratory reference.

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The primary end point is to evaluate the time to progression after gemcitabine alone versus Gemcitabine-based combination induction chemotherapy followe

Author: Almeida, Andreia et al.; Genre: Journal Article; Published in Print: 2016; Keywords: Serum tumour markers; Title: The promise of protein glycosylation for personalised medicine

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