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Medical Conditions - Tumor Marker

A tumor marker refers to a substance that is found in the blood, urine, or body tissue. It refers to mutations, changes, or patterns in the tumor's DNA. These tumor markers are also referred to as biomarkers. Tumor marker tests are performed to check if the individual has cancer.

All tumor marker Q&A

What is the best treatment for my father's stomach cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As seen in your reports, your father had stomach cancer, which is stage III. He will definitely need further treatment to avoid recurrence of the tumor.

Does an elevated CA-125 always indicate a malignant condition of the ovaries?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is referred to as a germ cell tumor when you were 25 years old.

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My biopsy shows invasive ductal carcinoma. Can it spread?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I understand that you have been very worried, especially since there is a history of cancer in your family.

What is the treatment for my stage 4 breast cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand the amount of anxiety and fear you must be experiencing after learning that the disease has spread in your body.

How to manage papillary breast cancer in a 26-year-old girl?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am so sorry to hear about your daughter’s best friend’s diagnosis of pure papillary carcinoma of the breast.

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Is CA 15-3 over 500 a breast cancer spread indicator for mom?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) is a tumor marker. Its range is raised.

How can we treat cyst in the ovary?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Does a lower CA 19-9 level mean chemotherapy is working?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Thank you for sharing your situation.

Should chemotherapy be given after tumor removal for 13.32 U/ml CA-125?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I have a couple of questions.

Please suggest a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about the patient's condition. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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