Factors associated with survival in patients with oesophageal cancer who achieve pathological complete response after chemoradiotherapy: a nationwide population-based study [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS
Patient age ≥55 years, upper third lesions and an LND number of <20 are adverse prognostic factors in OSCC patients who achieve pCR following CRT. High-risk patients should be strictly followed.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chao, Y.-K., Chen, H.-S., Wang, B.-Y., Hsu, P.-K., Liu, C.-C., Wu, S.-C. Tags: Esophagus - cancer THORACIC Source Type: research
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