title: Pediatric tumor markers.
abstract: Tumor markers are biochemical substances that identify the presence of cancer or signal its regression or progression. These markers are currently being introduced into the clinical management of pediatric tumors. This article describes the strengths and limitations of selected pediatric markers and derives implications for patient and family education.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Lovejoy
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Halliburton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor