External validation of leukocytosis and neutrophilia as a prognostic marker in anal carcinoma treated with definitive chemoradiation.

CONCLUSION: This study validates leukocytosis and neutrophilia as independent prognostic factors in anal SCC patients treated with definitive chemoradiation. Although prospective confirmation is warranted, it is suggested that the leukocyte and neutrophil count parameters are clinically relevant biomarkers to be considered for further clinical investigations.
PMID: 28662871 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - June 26, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Schernberg A, Huguet F, Moureau-Zabotto L, Chargari C, Rivin Del Campo E, Schlienger M, Escande A, Touboul E, Deutsch E Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research