Pre-diagnosis neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and mortality in individuals who develop lung cancer

ConclusionOur findings suggest that increased mdNLR, representing a systemic inflammatory profile on average 4.5  years before a SCLC diagnosis, may be associated with mortality in heavy smokers who go on to develop SCLC but not NSCLC.

Source: Cancer Causes and Control - July 8, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research