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Cancer marker72-4 result is 16.74 u/ml
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Please suggest whom should be consulted when this test result cancer marker 72-4 got the result of 16.74 u/ml . My relative got this result and they are not sure whom to consult further. Please suggest. Thanks for your support.
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Please mention other symptoms and history as well but for now
72-4 is a glycoprotein tumor marker,
Most often studied in gastric cancer (and also ovarian mucinous tumors, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer).
Not recommended for screening (per ESMO and NCCN guidelines) because of low specificity and sensitivity. It is mainly used for monitoring treatment response or detecting recurrence.
Mild elevation (like 16 U/mL) is nonspecific and can be seen in:
Benign conditions: gastritis, liver disease, ovarian cysts, inflammation, smoking.
Early or residual malignancy (rarely as the only finding).
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kindly be reassured but I do advise you to kindly connect if there are any symptoms or other abnormal lab reports
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Consult to oncologist
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Consult an oncologist locally.
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Dr. Tejashvee
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Firstly, you need to visit a gastroenterologist and get yourself physically examined. Also please give further information regarding why you had taken this particular test. Any symptoms that led you to take this test. A CA 72-4 positive test indicates a cancer in the stomach. However, to determine the stage, and treatment modality further investigations need to be done. Firstly a CECT abdomen with IV contrast, followed by endoscopy and biopsy of the stomach or the lesion if visible. With those results consult an oncologist who will prescribe a PET CT and depending upon which stage it is and how much it has spread the doctors will let you know if surgery needs to be done or only chemotherapy can be given. Hope you find this information useful and hope your relative gets well soon.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Oncologist
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