High Serum CA19-9 Concentration Predicts Poor Prognosis in Elderly Patients with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer

Conclusions: A high pretreatment serum CA19-9 concentration (#x3e; 370 U/mL) was a reliable predictive factor for poor prognosis, and aggressive treatments should be performed carefully in these patients. Moreover, various treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy, might improve OS in elderly patients with stage IV CRC.Gastrointest Tumors
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research