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Which of the following is true about tumor markers?
Which of the following is true about tumor markers?
- They can be found in blood, urine, or body tissues (correct)
- They are only found in body tissues
- They are only found in urine
- They are only found in blood
What is the main purpose of tumor markers in oncology?
What is the main purpose of tumor markers in oncology?
- To help detect the presence of cancer (correct)
- To definitively diagnose cancer
- To stage and treat cancer
- To confirm the diagnosis through biopsy
What is the most definitive diagnostic test for cancer?
What is the most definitive diagnostic test for cancer?
- Computed tomography
- Biopsy (correct)
- Mammography
- Ultrasonography
What are the different chemical nature of tumor markers?
What are the different chemical nature of tumor markers?
What can an elevated level of a tumor marker indicate?
What can an elevated level of a tumor marker indicate?
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Tumor Marker Location
Tumor Marker Location
Tumor markers can be found in blood, urine, or body tissues.
Tumor Marker Purpose
Tumor Marker Purpose
Tumor markers help detect cancer.
Definitive Cancer Test
Definitive Cancer Test
A biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic test for cancer.
Tumor Marker Types
Tumor Marker Types
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Elevated Marker Meaning
Elevated Marker Meaning
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