How Useful Are Tumor Markers in Detecting Metastases with FDG-PET/CT during Breast Cancer Surveillance?

CONCLUSION: Increased tumor marker levels detected in asymptomatic breast cancer patients during adjuvant therapies and follow-up are significantly predictive of distant metastases identified on FDG-PET/CT.
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Source: Oncology - June 8, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Corso G, Gilardi L, Girardi A, De Scalzi AM, Pagani G, Rossi EMC, Montagna G, Veronesi P, Pagan E, Bagnardi V, Grana CM Tags: Oncology Source Type: research