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Breast Cancer
Researchers from West Virginia University describe findings in breast cancer
February 5th, 2009
"Cancer antigen (CA) 27-29, which is expressed on most carcinoma cells, is a soluble form of glycoprotein MUC1. It is overexpressed in tumors involving glandular epithelial cells, such as breast tumors," scientists writing in the journal Clinical Breast Cancer report. "Measurement of CA 27-29 has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for monitoring disease activity in patients with breast cancer. Although serial determination of tumor markers after primary treatment for breast cancer can preclinically detect recurrent/metastatic disease with lead times of approximately 2-9 months, the clinical value of this lead time remains to be determined....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-05)
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