Paper I — 2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)

Paper I

2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

List FOUR tumor markers and their associated malignancies

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP): Hepatocellular carcinoma, yolk sac (germ cell) tumours
CA-125: Ovarian carcinoma (epithelial)
CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen): Colorectal carcinoma (also elevated in other GI/pancreatic cancers)
PSA (Prostate-specific antigen): Prostate carcinoma
(Also: beta-hCG — choriocarcinoma/germ cell tumours; CA 19-9 — pancreatic carcinoma)