Primary tumour immune response and lymph node yields in colon cancer.

Nikhil Lal Dedrick Kok Hong ChanMinn E NgLouis VermeulenSimon James Alexander Buczacki

Published in: British journal of cancer (2022)

The study shows a strong association of an activated immune response in tumours with a high LN yield. Immunogenic tumours have a better prognosis, likely explaining the survival benefit with higher LN yields.

Keyphrases

immune response
lymph node
dendritic cells
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
rectal cancer