5 SIMPLE BLOOD TESTS TO DETECT CANCER - 2025 UPDATES • DR. DAUD AKHTAR (MD PATHOLOGIST)
Can a simple blood test really detect cancer? 🩸
In this video, Dr Daud (MD Pathologist) explains the top 5 tumor marker blood tests that doctors use to help detect and monitor cancers. You’ll learn:
✅ What each blood test is
✅ Which type of cancer it is linked to
✅ Normal ranges you should know
✅ The simple science behind how it works
We’ll cover these important tumor markers:
PSA – Prostate cancer
CA-125 – Ovarian cancer
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) – Liver cancer & germ cell tumors
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) – Colon, rectum, stomach & other GI cancers
CA 19-9 – Pancreatic, bile duct & stomach cancers
📊 Remember: Tumor markers are not 100% diagnostic. They are most useful when combined with scans, biopsy, and clinical evaluation.
🩺 About this Channel
I’m Dr Daud, a practicing Pathologist, and on this channel I simplify complex medical topics, lab tests, and health science for the general audience in an easy-to-understand way.