University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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266

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Prostate Cancer The most commonly used prostate cancer marker is: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Acid phosphatase (ACP or PAP) Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) Also (PAP) is a specific acid phosphatase in the prostate. It may be found in increased amount in other diseases also have prostate cancer. Normal range of prostatic acid phosphatase is 2.25 ng/ml (0.06-0.42). It is the first major serum marker for prostate cancer. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Several studies have shown PSA to be more sensitive marker for prostate cancer than PAP. PSA was also found to be more sensitive than PAP for the early detection of disease. Similar observations have been observed regarding pathological stage than for all stages of prostate cancer, PSA is elevated. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) PSA was found to be more sensitive than PAP in monitoring the effect of radiotherapy in prostate cancer patients. As an immunohistochemical marker, PSA appears to be more specific and sensitive marker for prostate cancer than PAP marker for prostate cancer.