TLDR;
This video from The Lallantop talks about essential cancer marker tests that everyone should get done annually to detect potential cancers early. It lists specific tests for women over 25 and men over 40, emphasizing that these tests are affordable and crucial for early detection, despite some doctors potentially dismissing their importance. Key takeaways include specific markers for breast, stomach, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers, as well as general cancer markers.
- Annual cancer marker tests are crucial for early detection.
- Specific tests are recommended for women over 25 and men over 40.
- Early detection through these tests is more effective than later cures.
Tests for Women Over 25 [0:30]
For every lady, every mahila, who is older than 25 years, there are some tests that are a must. These include a CBC, which is a complete blood count, LFT, which is a liver function test, KFT, which is a kidney function test, a thyroid profile, a lipid profile, and CA 15.3, which is a marker for breast cancer. Also, CA 72.4, which is a marker for stomach cancer, is important. These tests are essential for women to undergo regularly.
Tests for Men Over 40 [0:52]
For every purush above 40 years, certain tests are necessary. These include CBC (complete blood count), LFT (liver function test), KFT (kidney function test), thyroid profile, lipid profile, CA 72.4 (stomach cancer marker), CA 19.9 (pancreatic cancer marker), and CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen). Additionally, PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is recommended, even though some suggest it's only needed after 60. Getting it done from 40 onwards is beneficial for early detection.
Tests After 40 for Both Men and Women [1:26]
Just like PSA is for men, women should get CA 125, CA 15.3, and CEA done after 40; it's compulsory. CA 125 is for ovarian cancer, CA 15.3 is for breast cancer, and CEA is a general antigen for cancer. Even if doctors say these tests aren't necessary, they are affordable and helpful for early detection. It's better to be aware than to seek a cure later. Awareness is always better than cure.
