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Gastrointestinal Oncology Glossary
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Kocher maneuver
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A surgical technique involving mobilization of the duodenum and pancreatic head by dividing lateral peritoneal attachments.
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CEA
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A tumor marker protein commonly elevated in colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers.
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CEA doubling time
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The time required for carcinoembryonic antigen levels to double, used to assess tumor growth rate and treatment response...
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