SAA1 and neoplasm: Tumor markers (CEA, CYFRA 21-1, and NSE) were measured in the patients’ sera and plasmas, along with IL-6, TNF-α, SAA1, CRP, MMP-2, MMP-9, glucose, lactate, and LDH, utilizing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, enzyme immunoassays, and automated clinical chemistry and turbidimetry systems.