Prognostic value of pathological lymph node status and primary tumour regression grading following neoadjuvant chemotherapy – results from the MRC OE02 oesophageal cancer trial

ConclusionLN status post‐NAC is the most important prognostic factor, irrespective of TRG. Potential clinical implications e.g. adjuvant treatment or intensified follow‐up, reinforce the importance of LN dissection for staging and prognostication.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Histopathology - February 21, 2018 Category: Pathology Authors: Nasser Davarzani, Gordon G.A. Hutchins, Nicholas P. West, Lindsay C. Hewitt, Mathew Nankivell, David Cunningham, William H. Allum, Elizabeth Smyth, Nicola Valeri, Ruth E. Langley, Heike I. Grabsch Tags: Original Article Source Type: research