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CAP-1

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Definition

A small piece of a tumor marker called carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). CEA may be found in the blood of people who have colon cancer, other types of cancer or diseases, or who smoke tobacco. CAP-1 is used to make a vaccine that may help stimulate the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells.

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Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Alternate Names

Carcinoembryonic antigen peptide-1
CEA peptide-1

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