Many cancers are associated with the abnormal production of enzymes, proteins and hormones, which can be measured in plasma or serum, these are called tumor markers.

Example of Tumor Markers

Marker Associated Cancer Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) Prostate Calcitonis (CT) Thyroid (Medullary carcinoma) Human chronin gonadotropin Germ cells, Trophoblast Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) Colon, Lung, Pancreas, Breast Alfa fetoprotein (AFP) Liver, Germ cells

Applications of Tumor markers