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14 Cancer Marker Tests for Various Types of Cancer

This expanded table covers more types of Cancer and their associated markers, which are used in diagnosis, monitoring, and Treatment planning. These tests are often combined with other diagnostic methods for a comprehensive evaluation.

Cancer Type Cancer Marker Test Marker Name Description
Breast Cancer Blood Test CA 15-3, CA 27.29 Elevated in breast cancer; used to monitor treatment effectiveness and recurrence.
Breast Cancer Tumor Biopsy HER2/neu Used to determine if the cancer is HER2-positive, influencing treatment options.
Prostate Cancer Blood Test PSA Measures PSA levels; elevated levels may indicate prostate cancer.
Liver Cancer Blood Test AFP Elevated in liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and some germ cell tumors.
Colorectal Cancer Blood Test CEA Used to monitor treatment and detect recurrence.
Ovarian Cancer Blood Test CA-125 Used to monitor treatment effectiveness and recurrence.
Pancreatic Cancer Blood Test CA 19-9 May be elevated in pancreatic cancer, used to track disease progression.
Lung Cancer Blood Test CEA, CYFRA 21-1 Markers that may be elevated in non-small cell lung cancer.
Testicular Cancer Blood Test AFP, hCG Used to diagnose and monitor germ cell tumors in the testes.
Bladder Cancer Urine Test NMP22, BTA Used to detect bladder cancer recurrence or monitor progression.
Stomach Cancer Blood Test CEA, CA 72-4 May be elevated in gastric cancers; used for monitoring and prognosis.
Thyroid Cancer Blood Test Thyroglobulin Used to monitor differentiated thyroid cancers and detect recurrence.
Cervical Cancer Pap Smear, HPV Test HPV Detects high-risk HPV strains associated with cervical cancer.
Melanoma Blood Test S-100, LDH Elevated levels may indicate advanced melanoma or metastasis.
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