Molecular lesions in colorectal cancer: impact on prognosis?

Autor: Franz Borchard, A. Greschniok, O. Nehls, Michael Gregor, Thomas Okech, Rainer Porschen, Bodo Klump, Hans-Helmut Gruenagel, Vera Gaco, Mario Sarbia, Chih-Jen Hsieh, F. S. Gittinger
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 19:23-42
ISSN: 1432-1262
0179-1958
DOI: 10.1007/s00384-003-0499-7
Popis: Background In the Dukes' B and C stages of colorectal carcinoma there are considerable variations in the observed courses of the disease. Since post-operative chemotherapy in patients with Dukes' C (node-positive) colon carcinoma has been demonstrated to be effective in improving overall-survival, a more exact prognosis assessment gains additional significance and therapeutic relevance.
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