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The American Society of Clinical Oncology has issued a guideline for the use of serum markers in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of germ cell tumors in men, most commonly testicular cancer.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has issued a guideline for the use of serum markers in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of germ cell tumors in men, most commonly testicular cancer.
A panel convened by ASCO conducted a systematic review of medical research literature, in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, to develop the recommendations. The guideline was published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (June 7, 2010).
"These guidelines emphasize that germ cell tumor markers can prove enormously useful for staging and monitoring disease when used appropriately," said Timothy D. Gilligan, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, who served as co-chair of ASCO’s Germ Cell Tumor Markers Committee. "Our hope is that this guideline will eliminate confusion and help doctors use serum markers appropriately, and help prevent unnecessary testing."
Specifically, the guideline recommends the following: