Physical examination found that the tumor marker was high, did you have cancer?

At present, many physical examination centers take tumor markers as one of the physical examination items, and most people understand that taking a blood can find out the hidden tumors in the body. As a doctor, I often encounter people who consult with the test report and point to a slightly higher tumor marker to ask [does it matter? Is it true that you have cancer? ] The meaning of tumor markers cannot be clearly explained in a word or two. As far as the current medical level is concerned, they are far from reaching the level of [sharp weapon] for early detection of tumors. What is a tumor marker? Perhaps you will also see a long list of incomprehensible Read More …