Serum Carcinoembryonic Antigen Levels and the Risk of Whole-body Metastatic Potential in Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract

Our findings suggested that abnormal serum CEA levels were strongly correlated with increased whole-body metastatic potential in advanced NSCLC. The results provided evidence for future exploratory anti-CEA targeting and intensive systemic assessment in advanced NSCLC patients with abnormal serum CEA levels.