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Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
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7882 |
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Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579179?src=rss |
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Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease in most patients before clinical evidence emerges. These findings come from a study by researchers at the University of Southern California, published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > General Surgery |
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Aug 19, 2008 |
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