Is the AJCC TNM staging system still appropriate for gastric cancer patients survival after 5 years?
ConclusionThe nTNM predicted an additional survival more accurately than did the AJCC classification for patients who have survived 5 years after surgery; this may guide decisions regarding surveillance.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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