Tumor Markers

In this lesson, we will discuss what tumor markers are and how they aid in diagnosing cancer and monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments.  We will go over two different types of tumor markers and basic nursing responsibilities regarding the collection and transport of these studies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize the function of tumor markers in diagnosing cancer 
2. Discuss two types of tumor markers
3. Explain the collection procedure for different tumor markers
4. Describe nursing interventions for the collection of tumor markers