CA 125 and survival in ovarian cancer: preliminary communication.
CA 125 is an epithelial membrane marker which can be detected in the serum of patients with ovarian cancer and which may reflect tumour burden. In a group of 42 patients, the level of this marker has also been shown to be significantly related to survival.
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Oncology Unit, Bradford Royal Infirmary.
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Alred
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Harnden-Mayor
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Naylor
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