The Usefulness of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Testing in the Overall Management of Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
- 1 June 1998
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in American Journal of Clinical Oncology
- Vol. 21 (3) , 284-286
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00000421-199806000-00016
Abstract
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) testing is a valuable adjunct in the overall management of patients who have non-small-cell lung cancer, especially when selecting surgical candidates for curative lung resection and in cases where the diagnosis is in doubt. Carcinoembryonic antigen levels above 50 strongly suggest advanced-stage cancer and should discourage lung resections in otherwise suitable cases. Carcinoembryonic antigen testing can enhance problem solving in difficult cases and help prevent needless invasive interventions.Keywords
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