Weiss Patricia A, Weiss Patricia A
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2007 Dec;11(6):940-1. doi: 10.1188/07.CJON.940-941.
Cancer can be detected in asymptomatic patients by a blood draw for tumor biomarkers during routine examinations in a doctor's office. The reliability of tumor biomarkers to diagnose cancer in asymptomatic patients is a frequently asked question in general practice as well as in an oncology setting.