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Effect of hepatitis C virus infection in patients with cancer: addressing a neglected population.
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - 1 Jan 2015
Torres Harrys A, Mahale Parag, Blechacz Boris, Miller Ethan, Kaseb Ahmed, Herlong H Franklin, Fowler Nathan, Jiang Ying, Raad Issam I, Kontoyiannis Dimitrios P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a neglected disease in patients with cancer. Therefore, this study examined the impact of HCV infections in these patients. METHODS: The records of HCV-infected patients with cancer seen at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2008-2011) were reviewed. The outcomes of those who underwent HCV treatment were analyzed. RESULTS: Of 1291 patients who had...
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