What are Tumor Markers? Cancer is a complex disease that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. One tool that doctors use to help diagnose and monitor cancer is tumor markers. Tumor markers are substances found in higher-than-normal levels in the blood, urine, or tissues of some people with certain cancers. These substances, which are […]
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What is Leukemia? Often referred to as blood cancer, leukaemia is the excessive proliferation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow. The abnormal cells spill over to the bloodstream and onto other organs. In this post, we will explore the critical role laboratory investigations play in the diagnosis of leukemias Leukaemia can occur
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Introduction: Immunohistochemistry for Cancer Diagnosis We have covered the introduction to IHC here In this post, we will cover in brief typical IHC profiles for common tumor types in Kenya. A. Breast Cancer: Cytokeratin 8/18 (CK8/18): Positive in most breast carcinomas, helps identify epithelial origin. Estrogen Receptor (ER) and Progesterone Receptor (PR): Positive in hormone
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