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What is the primary use of tumor marker AFP?
What is the primary use of tumor marker AFP?
- Staging of tumors
- Diagnosis of residual disease
- Monitoring treatment response (correct)
- Screening for tumors
Which tumor marker is most commonly used for screening?
Which tumor marker is most commonly used for screening?
- CEA
- AFP (correct)
- CA125
- PSA
What is the typical decrease in PSA levels after treatment?
What is the typical decrease in PSA levels after treatment?
- ↓ 2-3 months after treatment
- ↓ 1-2 weeks after treatment
- ↓ 1-2 months after treatment
- ↓ 2-3 weeks after treatment (correct)
What is the specificity of CEA for detecting residual disease or recurrence?
What is the specificity of CEA for detecting residual disease or recurrence?
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Which of the following tumor markers is NOT used for staging?
Which of the following tumor markers is NOT used for staging?
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What is the primary method of testing for receptor markers?
What is the primary method of testing for receptor markers?
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