Prognostic implications of alpha-fetoprotein and C-reactive protein elevation in hepatocellular carcinoma following resection (PACE): a large cohort study of 2770 patients
Abstract Background Routine clinical staging for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incorporates liver function, general health, and tumor morphology. Further refinement of prognostic assessments and treatment decisions may benefit from the inclusion of tumor biological marker alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11693-6 |