A client's laboratory results indicate an increase in the tumor marker serum ferritin. What condition would the nurse suspect?

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Serum ferritin is a tumor marker that can be elevated in various conditions, including liver diseases and cancers such as hepatoma (liver cancer). It is not specifically associated with multiple myeloma, lymphoma, or thyroid cancer in the context of being a direct tumor marker for these conditions.

A Client's Laboratory Results Indicate an Increase in the Tumor