How to test for breast tumor markers
Disease description:
I feel a lump in my chest, so I went to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as a breast tumor. How are breast tumor markers tested?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Tumor markers for breast cancer can be tested through a blood draw at the hospital; checking these markers helps determine whether recurrence or metastasis has occurred, which is beneficial for the treatment of breast cancer. Breast tumors are benign or malignant growths occurring in the breast area, which typically cause lumps in the breast, and some patients may experience nipple discharge.
