Tumor Markers in Cancer Diagnosis

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What is the primary role of PSA in tumor marker testing?

  • Diagnosing staging of tumors
  • Screening for high-risk populations
  • Monitoring treatment response (correct)
  • Predicting recurrence of tumors

Which of the following tumor markers is most specific for residual disease?

  • CA125
  • CEA (correct)
  • PSA
  • Calcitonin

What is the most common method of testing for receptor markers?

  • Immunoassays
  • HPLC
  • Enzyme assay
  • Immunohistochemistry (correct)

Which of the following tumor markers is used for both screening and monitoring?

<p>AFP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical change in PSA levels after treatment?

<p>A decrease of 2-3 weeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following genes is associated with high-risk populations for tumor marker screening?

<p>BRCA1/2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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