Preoperative Absolute Lymphocyte Count to Carcinoembryonic Antigen Ratio Is a Superior Predictor of Survival in Stage I to III Colorectal Cancer
Background: Preoperative absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are useful prognostic indicators in colorectal cancer (CRC); however, the role of the ALC-to-CEA ratio (LCR) has been less addressed. Methods: A total of 189 stage I to III CRC patients who underwent radical...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/11795549221126249 |