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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1997
Filed:
Dec. 20, 1993
Thomas R Barnett, Prospect, CT (US);
James J Elting, Madison, CT (US);
William J Allard, Poughquag, NY (US);
Bayer Corporation, Tarrytown, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for aiding in the diagnosis of, and monitoring the progression of, breast cancer in a patient by measuring the amount of NCA 50/90 in a blood sample, e.g. serum sample, obtained from the patient. Measurement in a single sample of an amount of NCA 50/90 significantly higher than the mean amount of NCA 50/90 in the normal population is an indication of breast cancer in the patient. The progression of breast cancer can also be monitored by performing a series of specific immunoassays over time to determine changes in the level of NCA 50/90 in blood samples. Increases in blood NCA 50/90 levels over time are indicative of a deteriorating condition whereas decreasing levels of blood NCA 50/90 over time indicate an improving condition.