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. 1979 Feb;137(2):167-9.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(79)90137-5.

A retrospective and prospective study of serial CEA determinations in the early detection of recurrent colon cancer

E W Martin Jr, M Cooperman, G King, L Rinker, L C Carey, J P Minton

A retrospective and prospective study of serial CEA determinations in the early detection of recurrent colon cancer

E W Martin Jr et al. Am J Surg. 1979 Feb.

Abstract

The results of the present study emphasize the importance of minimizing the time delay between a significant elevation in CEA and a second-look operation. Equally important are the frequency of serial determinations, a thorough understanding of the limitations of the assay, and careful evaluation of the clinical condition of the patient.

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