Albumin-to-alkaline phosphatase ratio as a predictor of tumor recurrence and prognosis in patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing radiofrequency ablation as initial therapy.

Feng ZhangShen-Xin LuKe-Shu HuYu-Hong GanYi ChenNing-Lin GeBi-Wei YangLan ZhangRong-Xin ChenZheng-Gang RenXin Yin

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2021)

AAPR serves as a promising indicator of prognosis in patients with early-stage HCC undergoing RFA. The AAPR-based nomogram might contribute to individualized prognosis prediction and clinical decision making.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
early stage
decision making
sentinel lymph node
squamous cell carcinoma
stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
cell therapy