11 Questions
Which type of tumor marker is CA 72-4 primarily used for?
Stomach cancer
What is the main significance of PSA as a tumor marker?
It is an organ-specific tumor marker
What does the term 'Ectopic syndrome' refer to in the context of cancer?
Production of hormones by nonendocrine cancerous tissue
What is the role of an oncogene in cancer development?
Triggers malignant transformation of normal cells
Which term best describes an agent that causes cancer?
Carcinogen
Which term describes a mutated normal gene that leads to the malignant transformation of normal cells upon activation?
Oncogene
What is the name of the first tumor marker reported for multiple myeloma in history?
Bence Jones protein
What is the process by which cancer is categorized into groups of early and late disease, aiding in prognosis and treatment decisions?
Cancer staging
Which term refers to the production of hormones by nonendocrine cancerous tissue, which typically does not produce those hormones?
Ectopic hormone syndrome
What does a carcinogen refer to in the context of cancer development?
Cancer-causing agent
Why is combining the results of multiple tumor markers considered better than relying on a single marker?
To enhance diagnostic accuracy
Learn about tumor markers such as CA 72-4, ER/PR, PSA, and the importance of combining multiple markers for better diagnosis. Understand cancer staging, which helps in prognosis and treatment decisions, and ectopic syndrome in nonendocrine cancerous tissues.
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