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The role of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 as a prognostic factor in lung cancer: a meta-analysis of published data.
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - 1 Dec 2010
Liu Lingxiang, Shao Xiaoyan, Gao Wen, Bai Jianling, Wang Rongsheng, Huang Puwen, Yin Yongmei, Liu Ping, Shu Yongqian
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INTRODUCTION: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is regarded as a poor prognostic factor in many tumors. Conflicting data in many literatures were reported about the association between HER2 and poor prognosis in lung cancer. METHODS: We conducted a meta-analysis of published studies from 1966 to the 12th week of 2010. In absence of significant quality difference between positive and negative...
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