Clinical significance of postoperative folate receptor ‐positive circulating tumor cells (FR + CTCs) for long‐term prognosis in patients with invasive adenocarcinoma (IAC) of the lung

ConclusionThe detection of FR  + CTCs postoperatively was an independent predictor of recurrence in patients treated for stage I–III IAC. Standardized detection methods and optimal time points for assessment should be established in future studies.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zeming Ma, Zhiwei Zhou, Shijie Wang, Hong Ji, Dachuan Zhao, Liang Wang, Jinfeng Chen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research