Question 282 · LEK · Tumor markers
Carcinoembryonic antigen level assessment is of most value in:
- A. breast cancer.
- B. lung cancer.
- C. colorectal cancer.
- D. pancreatic cancer.
- E. stomach cancer.
Hint
This marker is used mainly to monitor for recurrence after resection of one gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma.
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