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Ca 15-3 is a test for which cancer?
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Not specific: It is not a good test to diagnose cancer of any type. However, if a ca 15-3 is elevated in a person with a cancer, the blood levels can be used to monitor the progress of tumor.
Answered 5/16/2013
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