Tumor marker testing for men is a group of medical tests used to detect the presence of certain proteins or substances in the blood that may indicate the presence of a cancerous tumor in the body. These substances are produced either by cancer cells or as a response by the body to the presence of a tumor.
Importance of examination:
Early detection of tumors such as prostate, liver, colon, testicular, and other cancers.
Monitoring the progression and spread of the disease in the event of cancer.
Evaluate the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Detecting the possibility of tumor recurrence after treatment.
Tumor marker screening for men – Town Lab
Required analyzes:
Total Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme analysis
Calcitonin analysis
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta HCG) Test
Bone Alkaline Phosphatase (B-ALP) Test
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme analysis