A derived neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predicts survival in patients with cancer

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Authors

Michael Proctor · Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Donald C. McMillan · University of Glasgow

David Morrison · University of Glasgow

Colin D. Fletcher · Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Paul G. Horgan · University of Glasgow

Stephen Clarke · Royal North Shore Hospital

Abstract

The results of the present study show that the dNLR has similar prognostic value to the NLR. Therefore, the universally available dNLR is to be commended for use in the risk stratification of patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Cancer Risks and Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Cancer

Volume 107, Issue 4, pp. 695-699

DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.292

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