Tumor markers in colorectal cancer.
The value of several tumor markers (CEA, CA 19.9, TPA...) in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment monitoring of rectal cancer is discussed outlining that CEA remains the best isolated marker.
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D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D010455:Peptides / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011379:Prognosis; D019396:Tissue Polypeptide Antigen
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D010455:Peptides; D019396:Tissue Polypeptide Antigen