- Male
- 30 Years
- 16/08/2023
Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
When prostate cancer or another cancer moves to the bones, bone, and tissue in the cancerous areas break down and release increased levels of alkaline phosphatase into the bloodstream.
Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...
Take a HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (HBCAB) IGM Test or Take a RUBELLA ANTIBODY IGM Test
Answered 24/07/2025
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