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Tumor markers and colorectal cancer: Utility in management
Author(s) -
Crawford Nigel P.S.,
Colliver Daniel W.,
Galandiuk Susan
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.10325
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal cancer , oncology , genetic testing , cancer , intensive care medicine , bioinformatics , biology
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Although genetic testing can screen for rare hereditary CRC syndromes, there is no ideal means of screening for sporadic forms of CRC. This review will focus on markers that are currently used in the management of sporadic CRC and their limitations, as well as possible future clinical applications. J. Surg. Oncol. 2003;84:239–248. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.