Patient's question:
My aunt was diagnosed with pelvic cancer a year ago, and her current treatment is going well. However, this recent follow-up showed elevated tumor markers. What should be done if tumor markers are high during a pelvic cancer follow-up?Doctor's answer:
Follow-up of pelvic cancer showed an increase in tumor markers, which is related to the occurrence of malignant tumors. For the examinee, inflammation, infection, and other conditions in various parts, such as the stomach, lungs, etc., can also cause a low increase in tumor markers such as CEA, CA199, CA50, CA724, CA125, and PSA. Tumor markers are a type of biochemical substance used to reflect the presence of malignant tumors.