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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Main Authors: Kong-Ying Lin, Qing-Jing Chen, Shi-Chuan Tang, Zhi-Wen Lin, Jian-Xi Zhang, Si-Ming Zheng, Yun-Tong Li, Xian-Ming Wang, Qiang Lu, Jun Fu, Luo-Bin Guo, Li-Fang Zheng, Peng-Hui You, Meng-Meng Wu, Ke-Can Lin, Wei-Ping Zhou, Tian Yang, Yong-Yi Zeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11693-6