Ca15-3

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CA15-3 is a tumor marker used to monitor certain cancers, especially breast cancer. Elevated CA15-3, in conjunction with alkaline phosphatase, was shown to improve chances of early recurrence in breast cancer.[1]

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  1. ^ CA15-3 and alkaline phosphatase as predictors for breast cancer recurrence: a combined analysis of seven International Breast Cancer Study Group trials - Keshaviah et al. 18 (4): 701 - Annals of Oncology

Breast cancer treatment