What Are Biomarkers and How Are They Used in Cancer?
Biomarkers are biological molecules found in blood, tissues, or other body fluids that indicate a normal or abnormal process, or a condition or disease. In cancer, biomarkers are used for:
- Diagnosis: Certain biomarkers can help in the early detection of cancer. - Prognosis: Biomarkers can provide information about the likely course of the disease. - Predictive: They can predict how well a patient will respond to a particular treatment. - Monitoring: Biomarkers can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and detect recurrence.
