J M Bonfrer1, J H Schouwink, C M Korse, P Baas. 1. Department of Clinical Chemistry, The Netherlands Cancer Institute (Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Huis), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Serum concentrations of CEA and Cyfra were compared in patients with mesothelioma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Serum levels of patients were analysed for prognosis of survival and follow up of disease. RESULTS: Cyfra 21-1 and TPA have significant prognostic value for survival. CONCLUSION: Assays measuring CK19 fragments seem to be good markers in the management of patients with malignant mesothelioma.
BACKGROUND: Serum concentrations of CEA and Cyfra were compared in patients with mesothelioma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Serum levels of patients were analysed for prognosis of survival and follow up of disease. RESULTS: Cyfra 21-1 and TPA have significant prognostic value for survival. CONCLUSION: Assays measuring CK19 fragments seem to be good markers in the management of patients with malignant mesothelioma.
Authors: David T Arnold; Duneesha De Fonseka; Fergus W Hamilton; Najib M Rahman; Nick A Maskell Journal: Br J Cancer Date: 2017-02-07 Impact factor: 7.640