Session Purpose
To equip medical laboratory professionals with comprehensive knowledge of malignancy disorders, cancer biomarkers, and laboratory testing approaches used in cancer screening, diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic monitoring, and disease surveillance.
Key Objectives
1. Describe the epidemiology and major causes of cancer.
2. Explain the principles and clinical applications of tumor markers.
3. Classify tumor markers based on their biological characteristics and clinical utility.
4. Interpret the clinical significance and limitations of commonly used tumor marker assays.
5. Discuss laboratory investigations used in cancer screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and follow-up.