Considerations in using tumor markers: what the psycho-oncologist needs to know

Tumor markers are measures of biological features of a cancer. By revealing important biological aspects of the tumor, tumor markers can be useful in staging patients, predicting cancer outcomes, and guiding treatments. The psychological consequences of using tumor markers are virtually unknown. In...

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Published in:Psycho-oncology (Chichester, England) England), 2001-09, Vol.10 (5), p.370-379
Main Authors: Fertig, Debra L., Hayes, Daniel F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude to Health
Biomarkers, Tumor
Cancer
Drug Monitoring - methods
Drug Monitoring - psychology
Fear
Humans
Information
Markers
Mass Screening - methods
Mass Screening - psychology
Mass Screening - standards
Medical Oncology - education
Medical Oncology - methods
Neoplasm Staging - methods
Neoplasm Staging - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient Selection
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Psychological aspects
Reproducibility of Results
Risk Factors
Sensitivity and Specificity
Treatment Outcome
Tumours
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Summary:Tumor markers are measures of biological features of a cancer. By revealing important biological aspects of the tumor, tumor markers can be useful in staging patients, predicting cancer outcomes, and guiding treatments. The psychological consequences of using tumor markers are virtually unknown. In this review article, we draw on clinical studies involving the psychological impact of risk information, screening, prognostic information and surveillance of cancer. Such studies may be helpful in considering possible psychological reactions to tumor marker information in clinical practice. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1057-9249
1099-1611
DOI:10.1002/pon.514