Survival analysis via nomogram of surgical patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database

ConclusionThis study has improved our understanding of resected MPM and shown that key factors, including age and histological type, are associated with overall survival. The nomogram is a reliable tool that can help clinicians turn individualized prediction into reality and maximize patient benefit by identifying the most beneficial treatment approach.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - April 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Minglei Zhuo, Qiwen Zheng, Yujia Chi, Bo Jia, Jun Zhao, Meina WU, Tongtong AN, Yuyan Wang, Jianjie LI, Xinghui Zhao, Xue Yang, Jia Zhong, Hanxiao Chen, Zhi Dong, Jingjing Wang, Xiaoyu Zhai, Ziping Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research