Clinical significance of preoperative serum concentrations of interleukin-6 as a prognostic marker in patients with esophageal cancer

ConclusionsHigh preoperative serum IL-6 levels are associated with a poor response to chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy and poor prognosis after esophagectomy. Preoperative serum IL-6 levels may be a useful independent prognostic marker for esophageal cancer patients.

Source: Esophagus - December 15, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research