Serum tumor markers (STMs), including alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), are currently used in management of patients with germ cell tumors (GCTs). STMs in a substantial ...
Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is the current standard of care and only approved biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), used for diagnosis, outcome prediction, long-term follow-up, and treatment ...
However, tumor marker tests aren’t the only tools they’ll use in cancer care. Other testing techniques will help provide a more comprehensive look at your type of cancer. Regular cells may produce ...