Article
Methylation status in patients with early stage colon cancer: A new prognostic marker?
26 Feb 2011
Abstract excerpt
Dear Sir, Adjuvant chemotherapy after radical surgery is the standard treatment for patients with node-positive colorectal cancer (CRC; Stage III) and has been shown to improve survival. However, its use in patients with node-negative CRC (Stage II), which are approximately one-third of all cases, has been controversial and is not routinely recommended. Yet, up to 30% of Stage II patients relapse within 5 years...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
