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What is the general application of tumor markers?
What was the first tumor marker reported?
When was AFP discovered as a tumor marker?
What are tumor-specific markers?
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Tumor Markers
- General application of tumor markers: diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis of cancer
- First tumor marker reported: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- Year AFP discovered as a tumor marker: 1963
Tumor-Specific Markers
- Definition: biomarkers produced exclusively by cancer cells
- Characteristics: high specificity and sensitivity for cancer diagnosis
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Test your knowledge on tumor markers, substances produced or induced by tumor cells and released into blood, body fluids, or expressed on cell surfaces, which can be used to differentiate a tumor. Learn about the history, discovery, and diagnostic applications of tumor markers in cancer patients.
