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Review
. 1999 Apr 27;4(4):144-8.

Tumour markers - new aspects of an old discussion?

M Fleischhacker  1 , T Beinert
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  • PMID: 10205289
Review

Tumour markers - new aspects of an old discussion?

M Fleischhacker et al. Eur J Med Res. .

Abstract

The knowledge about the molecular genetic features of cancer has been vastly increased within the last few years. Tumor markers used so far for diagnosis, monitoring, and follow-up of cancer patients are tumor-associated rather than tumor-specific. Therefore, the development of more sensitive and specific tumor markers is urgently needed. In this review, the possibilities of using molecular genetic characteristics of cancer as specific and sensitive tumor markers are discussed.

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