Hello everyone, I've been researching about liver cancer lately, and I arrived across the concept of tumor markers. Can anyone below clarify what tumor markers are and which ones are commonly used for liver cancer?
Hey Customer a, tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer. They can be detected in blood, urine, or tissue samples, and they offer useful information on the presence and development of cancer.
another tumor marker that's often used for liver cancer is des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (dcp), on top named prothrombin induced by vitamin K absence-ii (pivka-ii). Likes Afp, elevated stages of Dcp in the blood can recommend the presence of liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc).
Absolutely, Customer one. Also Afp and Dcp, more tumor markers like Afp-l3% and glypican-3 (gpc3) are also getting studied for their utility in diagnosing and monitoring liver cancer. It's essential to interpret tumor marker stages in conjunction with other clinical information and imaging studies for a comprehensive assessment.