To monitor cancer treatment. To screen for ovarian cancer if you’re at high risk. To check for cancer recurrence.

It is used to monitor response to breast cancer treatment and disease recurrence.

Is used to help differentiate between cancer of the pancreas and other conditions, as well as to monitor treatment response and recurrence.

A blood calcium test is ordered to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth.

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to
evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.

A complete blood count test measures several components and
features of your blood, including:

• Red blood cells, which carry oxygen
• White blood cells, which fight infection
• Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
• Hematocrit,the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood
• Platelets, which help with blood clotting

Abnormal increases or decreases in cell counts as revealed in a complete blood count may indicate that you have an underlying medical condition that calls for further evaluation.

It measures a protein called CEA in the blood. People with some types of cancers have higher than normal levels of this substance.

It’s usually ordered with other blood tests when you are having your cholesterol, blood sugar, and other electrolytes such as sodium and potassium checked.

To determine your risk for heart disease and decide if any treatment is necessary.

To determine whether your cholesterol is high and estimate your risk of developing heart disease.

That helps oncologists in assessing the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer.

Measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood serum.

Which measures the level of creatinine in your blood — can indicate whether your kidneys are working properly.