ArticleOncoTargets and therapy2018
Pretreatment platelet count as a prognostic factor in patients with pancreatic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Longitudinal analysis of complete blood count parameters in advanced-stage lung cancer patients.Thoracic cancer · 2020Article
- Predictive and prognostic values of preoperative platelet parameters in patients with gynecological tumors.Journal of clinical laboratory analysis · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe relationship between platelet counts and pancreatic cancer as a prognostic factor has been reported in many studies. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of platelet counts in predicting the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients.
methodsWe searched PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for eligible studies up to May 2017. Information about the characteristics of the study and relevant outcomes was extracted. A meta-analysis was performed to analyze the prognostic value of platelet counts using the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
resultsA total of 1,756 patients in 13 retrospective studies were included. The pooled HR of 1.51 (95% CI: 1.20-1.90,
conclusionPlatelet counts could be a useful prognostic marker for pancreatic cancer. Patients with high platelet counts are expected to have poor survival.
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