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By Pam Stephan, About.com Guide to Breast Cancer

Tumor Marker Tests and Breast Cancer

Monday December 3, 2007
Tumor markers are substances that show up in your blood, urine, or tumor. Oncologists use tumor marker tests to detect, diagnose, and monitor cancer. There are several tumor marker tests specific to breast cancer. Learn how your test results affect your diagnosis and treatment.

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