Blood Tests & Tumor Diagnostic Tests
Understanding a Pathology Report
The article goes over what you will find in a pathology report.
Patient Guide to Tumor Markers
A tumor marker is a substance that is produced by a cancer or by the body itself because cancer is present. Tumor markers are commonly used in cancer care to monitor treatment response or for recurrence of cancer, but they must considered along with things like physical exams, patient symptoms, and radiology studies.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to check a person’s general health. A CBC may be ordered as part of a routine exam or as part of a work-up when a person is having issues such as feeling tired, bleeding or infection.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test. It tests up to 14 values. It is used to see how organs like your kidneys and liver are working.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
LFTs are a group of tests that are looked at to see how healthy the liver is, any causes of illness and how serious the illness is. LFTs are performed by taking a sample of blood.
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
LDH levels can indicate if there is cancer or another disease destroying cells in the body.
Testing for Measurable/Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
This article provides an overview of measurable/minimal residual disease testing and its use in the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Treatment Decision Tools
A treatment decision tool is used to help you learn more about your choices when it comes to your cancer treatment plan.
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Pharmacogenomics, also called pharmacogenetics, is the study of how your genes affect your body’s response to medicines.