Does stage II colorectal cancer need to be redefined?
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-11-0574.
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Abstract
Detection of guanylyl cyclase C mRNA in lymph nodes of resected stage II colorectal cancer is highly correlated with the risk of tumor recurrence. If validated, these results could have significant implications for the selection of patients for adjuvant therapy in this disease.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Health Services Needs and Demand