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20.02.2023 | Review Article
Cancer Biomarkers: Status and Its Future Direction
verfasst von:
Tongbram Malemnganbi Chanu, Lakhon Kma, R. N. Sharan
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Surgery
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Ausgabe 6/2023
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Abstract
Biomarkers are helpful for disease diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, predicting disease recurrence, treatment monitoring, and efficacy, especially in the domain of cancer management and therapeutics. Clinical cancer biomarker utilization is progressively increasing with increase in and better access to healthcare by the growing populations worldwide. Early cancer detection and therapeutics enhancement remain at the core to increase our cancer management and control abilities. A biomarker can help detect cancer at an early stage as well as aid the clinicians in individualization of therapeutics enhancing the clinical efficacy of cancer therapy. Over the years, several biomarkers have been established and are in regular use. Nonetheless, discovering new cancer biomarkers, which are more sensitive, specific, and clinically convenient, remains important. The current review critically analyzes the existing and established cancer biomarkers as well as futuristic biomarkers for clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, and researchers. A tabular summary at the end of the article and compilation of up to date literature in the domain should be useful ready reckoners for clinicians, oncologists, and researchers alike.