Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictive factor for survival in nonmetastatic colorectal cancer

Conclusion: A preoperative NLR of more than 2.8 might be an independent predictor for OS in patients with CRC. This simple and routinely available laboratory parameter may be used as a useful marker for identifying patients with a worse prognosis.

Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - December 28, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kaptan G & #252;lben U & #287;ur Berbero & #287;lu Bahad & #305;r & #214;nde & #351; Osman Uyar Onur Can G & #252;ler Sevim Turanl & #305; Source Type: research