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Prognostic and predictive biomarkers in neuroendocrine tumours.
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 May 2017
Chan David L, Clarke Stephen J, Diakos Connie I, Roach Paul J, Bailey Dale L, Singh Simron, Pavlakis Nick
Abstract excerpt
Neuroendocrine tumours are extremely heterogeneous malignancies. Despite marked heterogeneity in clinical course and prognosis, few biomarkers exist to help predict prognosis and guide treatment. Many tumour-based biomarkers (Ki-67, mitotic count, genetic/epigenetic changes and microRNAs) exist, but only Ki-67 and mitotic count have strong evidence to support their routine use. Blood-based markers are easily...
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