What to do with high tumor markers



Tumor indicators are high, need to be combined with their own symptoms, medical history and other targeted examination, pay attention to regular review, such as diagnosed as malignant tumors need surgery and/or radiotherapy treatment, it is recommended to go to the hospital for standardized treatment.

1. Higher tumor indicators need to be examined according to one’s own symptoms, medical history and signs, such as elevated alpha-fetoprotein, to clarify whether there is primary liver cancer, further examination of liver ultrasound or CT to clarify the diagnosis; high carcinoembryonic antigen may be tumors of the digestive system, breast and other tumors or space-occupying lesions, and further examination of gastrointestinal scintigraphy or breast ultrasound is needed to clarify the diagnosis.

2. High tumor index may also be caused by inflammatory diseases, if no tumor lesions are found, it is recommended to have regular rechecking and follow-up observation.

3. If the tumor index is high, if it is diagnosed as malignant tumor, it is recommended to carry out surgical treatment and/or radiotherapy treatment according to the condition.

If the tumor indicators are high, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for clear diagnosis and treatment so as not to delay the condition.