Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Also written as CEA.

Tumor marker: carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) — used for monitoring, not screening

What our notes say

• Tumor marker: carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) — used for monitoring, not screening (Pathology Practical Revision Guide)
• a) Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) – Prostate cancerb) Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) – Hepatocellular carcinoma, germ cell tumorsc) CA-125 – Ovarian cancerd) Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) – Colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer (CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAQs & SAQs)

Study material on Carcinoembryonic Antigen

• Chemical Pathology MCQs
• Molecular Basis of Cancer: Cell Cycle, Apoptosis & Angiogenesis

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