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What Does The Biopsy Indicate Regarding Cancer?
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My husband was recently told he has cancer in his throat and wednesday will under go his second biopsy. I don' understand the words Strongly positive for CEA and CK5/6 and modestly positive for P63. Can you tell me.
My husband was recently told he has cancer in his throat and wednesday will under go his second biopsy. I don' understand the words Strongly positive for CEA and CK5/6 and modestly positive for P63. Can you tell me.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
It is tumour markers report. CEA is marker of cancer. It is strongly positive. Likewise ck and p53 is immuno histochemistry markers. Your IHC report suggest cancer. Consult your doctor and take treatment of your cancer according to stage of cancer. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
It is tumour markers report. CEA is marker of cancer. It is strongly positive. Likewise ck and p53 is immuno histochemistry markers. Your IHC report suggest cancer. Consult your doctor and take treatment of your cancer according to stage of cancer. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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