Colon Cancer Therapy
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic discuss findings in colon cancer therapy
Published in Cancer Weekly, March 11th, 2008
Research findings, 'A nomogram for predicting disease-specific survival after hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer,' are discussed in a new report. In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To develop a tool for predicting survival after liver resection for patients with stage IV colorectal cancer. By using a nomogram we are trying to improve on the current practice of using prognostic scores for evaluating risks of therapeutic failure."
"All patients admitted to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) for curative intent for treatment of metastatic disease from colorectal cancer between January 1986 and...
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