The preoperative platelet distribution width: A predictive factor of the prognosis in patients with non ‐small cell lung cancer

ConclusionsPDW might act as an independent risk factor to predict progression and prognosis. Preoperative PDW combined with the TNM staging system showed a better ability to assess the prognosis of NSCLC patients.Key points Our study focused on the prognostic value of preoperative PDW in 750 patients with NSCLC. We also analyzed preoperative PDW in different stages and histological subtypes systematically. A model built by preoperative PDW combined with the TNM staging system had a better prognostic ability. LRT was used to calculate values of the goodness of fit between the model and the TNM staging system.
Source: Thoracic Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research