Prognostic and Predictive Value of Circulating and Disseminated Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database (NCDB) Analysis.

Nadeem BilaniLeah ElsonHong LiangElizabeth Blessing ElimimianRafael Arteta-BulosZeina Nahleh

Published in: Technology in cancer research & treatment (2021)

This study suggests that CTC-status is a significant prognostic factor at later stages of BC; yet it can also help guide management of early-stage disease as it appears predictive for chemotherapy benefit.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
early stage
squamous cell carcinoma
emergency department
adverse drug
radiation therapy
young adults
lymph node
rectal cancer
cell free
data analysis