If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
Procedure Suffixes Centesis- surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid Abdominocentesis- surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Graphy- process of producing a picture or record Angiography- the process of producing a radiographic(x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
Gastr/ectomy: Excision (removal) of all or part of. the stomach. â Ect/o = combining form meaning âoutsideâ. â Tom/e = combining form meaning âcutâ. â -y = noun suffix. One âtâ is dropped when tome is preceded by âectâ. Gastr/ostomy: New opening made in stomach by. cutting.