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What is the primary limitation of tumor markers in cancer screening?
What is the primary limitation of tumor markers in cancer screening?
- High cost
- Insufficient sensitivity (correct)
- Lack of specificity
- Unavailability of testing kits
How are tumor markers typically used in diagnosis?
How are tumor markers typically used in diagnosis?
- Only with histology results
- In combination with clinical symptoms and other tests (correct)
- Only with imaging results
- As a standalone test for diagnosis
What is the role of tumor markers in prognostication?
What is the role of tumor markers in prognostication?
- Assessing tumour spread
- Determining treatment response
- Identifying tumour recurrence
- Relating to the mass or spread of tumour (correct)
What is the purpose of intermittent measurements of tumor markers during treatment?
What is the purpose of intermittent measurements of tumor markers during treatment?
What type of tumor marker is associated with aberrant carbohydrate structures on cancer cell surfaces?
What type of tumor marker is associated with aberrant carbohydrate structures on cancer cell surfaces?
What is the role of tumor markers in determining treatment therapy?
What is the role of tumor markers in determining treatment therapy?
What is an oncogene?
What is an oncogene?
What is the purpose of tumor markers in monitoring treatment response?
What is the purpose of tumor markers in monitoring treatment response?
Which type of tumor marker is normally expressed in fetal life but can be reproduced by neoplastic cells?
Which type of tumor marker is normally expressed in fetal life but can be reproduced by neoplastic cells?
What is the primary use of tumor markers in cancer care?
What is the primary use of tumor markers in cancer care?
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