Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
Ashraf A Ewis
Egypt
Research Article
Prognostic Value of CYFRA 21-1 and Carcinoembryonic Antigen in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Author(s): Azza Farag Said, Emad A Abd-Elnaeem, Bahaa Ibrahim Mohamed, Ashraf A Ewis and Hager Yehia MohammedAzza Farag Said, Emad A Abd-Elnaeem, Bahaa Ibrahim Mohamed, Ashraf A Ewis and Hager Yehia Mohammed
Background: The diagnostic value of serum tumor markers, such as cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA 21-1) and carcino embryonic antigen (CEA) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been established. Only few studies have focused on the prognostic values of these two markers. Objective: This study was designed to verify the prognostic significance of serum CYFRA 21-1 and CEA assay in patients with NSCLC. Methods: The study population comprised of 40 patients of NSCLC (30 males and 10 females) with a mean age of 62.3yrs. Out of forty, twenty two had an adenocarcinoma and 18 had squamous cell carcinoma. Seven patients were at stage II, 24 were at stage III and 9 were at stage IV. None of the patients received any previous treatment. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan was done on baseline and every.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9899.1000316