Abstract:Aim: Elevated serum CEA (S-CEA) levels are sometimes attributable to the production of CEA by malignant cells, and in turn, the antigen itself can enhance the metastatic potential of malignant cells. We investigated the predictive role of S-CEA level for distant metastasis in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods: Consecutive 116 NSCLC patients referred to our department were retrospectively investigated. S-CEA levels was compared according to age, gender, smoking habits, histological type, distant metasta… Show more
In advanced NSCLC, patients with baseline high serum CEA but low CYFRA 21-1 level have a significant longer overall survival regardless of clinical stage.
In advanced NSCLC, patients with baseline high serum CEA but low CYFRA 21-1 level have a significant longer overall survival regardless of clinical stage.
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