Serological tumour markers : an introduction

Part 1 Background: introduction and classification of tumour markers theoretical considerations. Part 2 Applications to cancers: the clinical development of tumour markers new tumour markers in clinical practice gastrointestinal cancers germ cell tumours ovarian cancer breast cancer lung cancer endocrine tumours haematological tumours. Part 3 Techniques: preparation of antibodies for scientific and clinical use development of immunoassays quality assurance.