Tumor Markers: An Overview
Oral cancer is a potentially fatal disease that has been the bane of clinicians throughout the world. Though various modalities of management exist, early detection still provides the best hope for any cancer patient Advances in molecular diagnosis have led to a plethora of choices being available i...
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| Published in: | Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 147 - 150 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mumbai
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
01-07-2010
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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| Summary: | Oral cancer is a potentially fatal disease that has been the bane of clinicians throughout the world. Though various modalities of management exist, early detection still provides the best hope for any cancer patient Advances in molecular diagnosis have led to a plethora of choices being available in the fight against cancer. Abnormal cellular products elucidated from malignant cells can be detected and measured in various body tissues and fluids and constitute tumor markers. The various clinical applications and their limitations are covered in the brief overview to help the oral medicine specialist understand the relevant advances made in the field of tumor markers. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-1363 0975-1572 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/0972-1363.166959 |