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
Suffixes. - 1 centesis : surgical puncture. - 2 clasia : crushing or breaking up. - 3 desis : fusion of two parts into one, stabilization. - 4 ectomy : surgical removal (see List of -ectomies). The term 'resection' is also used, especially when referring to a tumor. - 5 opsy : looking at. - 6 oscopy : viewing of, normally with a scope.