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CA 15-3 assay is to be used as an aid in the management of stage II and III breast cancer patients. CA 15-3 assay values are frequently elevated in patients with breast cancer and thus this assay may be of clinical value for monitoring the response of patients undergoing therapy or recurrence. CA 15-3 assay values may be elevated in individuals with nonmalignant conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, autoimmune disorders and benign diseases of ovary and breast. CA 15-3 assay is not recommended as a screening procedure to detect cancer in general population.