Does the rise of tumor markers necessarily represent a tumor?

With the popularization of health examination, tumor markers begin to enter the public’s eyes. When we get the report and find one or several tumor markers rising, we will often be shocked and wonder if we have a tumor. How high is the tumor marker? Usually, tumor markers used for blood tests in hospitals are mainly aimed at tumors such as liver cancer, prostate cancer, intestinal cancer and lung cancer. The increase of tumor markers is divided into two levels: If it slightly exceeds the normal value, it is generally considered as [slightly elevated]; What doctors often call a significant rise is a [meaningful] rise. The following table lists the items of tumor markers commonly used in health examination, the Read More …

When people reach middle age, I will tell you a way to find intestinal cancer.

At present, the incidence rate of colorectal cancer in our country is getting higher and higher. As colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage, many patients have developed to the middle and late stage when they are diagnosed, thus losing the best treatment opportunity. Colonoscopy is very important for early detection of colorectal cancer and other intestinal diseases. Therefore, doctors suggest that people over 50 years old should undergo colonoscopy. Who should have colonoscopy? These people are at high risk of colorectal cancer: Family history: Some members of the family have suffered from colorectal cancer, especially their immediate family members, which is a high-risk factor for colorectal cancer. Lifestyle: Long-term high protein, high fat and low cellulose diet Read More …