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The identification of KRAS mutations at codon 12 in plasma DNA is not a prognostic factor in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - 1 Jun 2011
Camps Carlos, Jantus-Lewintre Eloisa, Cabrera Andrea, Blasco Ana, Sanmartín Elena, Gallach Sandra, Caballero Cristina, del Pozo Nieves, Rosell Rafael, Guijarro Ricardo, Sirera Rafael
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BACKGROUND: Qualitative analysis of circulating DNA in the blood is a promising non-invasive diagnostic and prognostic tool. Our aim was to study the association between the presence of KRAS mutations at codon 12 and several clinical variables in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. METHODS: We examined 308 stage IIIB and IV NSCLC patients who were treated with cisplatin and docetaxel. Blood...
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