Serum tumor markers: past, state of the art, and future.
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Thomas, C.M.G. Chris
Sweep, F.C.G.J. Fred
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Serum determinations of tumor markers are indispensable in the diagnosis and management of cancer, and therefore play an important role in clinical practice. After a short historical survey, we systematically review a number of contemporary aspects of serum tumor markers related to various organ systems, and briefly indicate possible future developments.