Which tumour marker is raised in both hepatocellular carcinoma & testicular cancer?: (A) AFP, (B) CEA, (C) HCG, (D) CA-19
Answer is A. Alpha fetoprotein is raised in both hepatocellular carcinoma and testicular carcinoma.
CEA – colon and pancreatic carcinoma.
HCG – choriocarcinoma.
CA 19 -9 – colon and pancreatic carcinoma.