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Serological tumour markers : an introduction

J.E. Roulston, R.C.F. Leonard ; foreword by K.D. Bagshawe

Churchill Livingstone, 1993

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Gives an overview of the current status, potential and clinical application of one of the latest techniques in cancer screening. The authors outline the principles and practice of serological tumour markers and provide a concise context for their application.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background: introduction and classification of tumour markers
  • theoretical considerations. Part 2 Applications to cancers: the clinical development of tumour markers
  • new tumour markers in clinical practice
  • gastrointestinal cancers
  • germ cell tumours
  • ovarian cancer
  • breast cancer
  • lung cancer
  • endocrine tumours
  • haematological tumours. Part 3 Techniques: preparation of antibodies for scientific and clinical use
  • development of immunoassays
  • quality assurance.

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