If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
Procedure Suffixes Centesis- surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid Abdominocentesis- surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Graphy- process of producing a picture or record Angiography- the process of producing a radiographic(x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
Share this conversation. Expert: Doctor G. replied 6 years ago. Thank you.. Chondromalacia of the medial facet of the patella mean that there is an irritation and thinning of the cartilage under the knee cap. Grade 2 generative meniscal signal means that there was a line seen on an MRI,(under the knee) but that it wasn't a tear.