Brain metastasis development and poor survival associated with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a prospective analysis

Brain metastasis development and poor survival associated with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a prospective analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Central nervous system is a common site of metastasis in NSCLC and confers worse prognosis and quality of life. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of clinical-pathological factors (CPF), ser...

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Main Authors: Castillo Patricia, Mendoza-Posada Daniel, Martinez Luis, Aviles-Salas Alejandro, Kuri Roberto, Saavedra-Perez David, Arrieta Oscar, Astorga Alma, Guzman Enrique, De la Garza Jaime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/119

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