Alpha Feto Protein, Tumour Marker near me in Agra

An Alpha Feto Protein (AFP), Tumor marker is used to measure the levels of AFP in blood. Tumor markers help detect and diagnose cancers of the liver, testicles, and ovaries. These substances are made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in the body. AFP is a protein made in the liver of a developing baby. The levels of AFP decline with age and adults should ideally have very low level of AFP.

Elevated levels in adults may sometimes indicate cancers of stomach, colon, lung, and breast. If AFP levels do not significantly decrease after cancer treatment, this may indicate presence of some of the tumor tissue. If the levels begin to increase after cancer treatment, then it is likely that the cancer may be recurring.