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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2024

Prediction of pathological complete response and prognosis in locally advanced rectal cancer.

Yi-Jun Xu, Dan Tao, Song-Bing Qin, Xiao-Yan Xu, Kai-Wen Yang, Zhong-Xu Xing, Ju-Ying Zhou, Yang Jiao, Li-Li Wang

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Yi-Jun XuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Dan TaoDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Song-Bing QinDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Xiao-Yan XuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Kai-Wen YangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Zhong-Xu XingDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Ju-Ying ZhouDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
Yang JiaoSchool of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu Province, China.
Li-Li WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China. wanglili@suda.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundColorectal cancer is currently the third most common malignant tumor and the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is standard for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Except for pathological examination after resection, it is not known exactly whether LARC patients have achieved pathological complete response (pCR) before surgery. To date, there are no clear clinical indicators that can predict the efficacy of nCRT and patient outcomes.

aimTo investigate the indicators that can predict pCR and long-term outcomes following nCRT in patients with LARC.

methodsClinical data of 128 LARC patients admitted to our hospital between September 2013 and November 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were categorized into pCR and non-pCR groups. Univariate analysis (using the

resultsUnivariate analysis showed that pretreatment carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level, lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR), time interval between neoadjuvant therapy completion and total mesorectal excision, and tumor size were correlated with pCR. Multivariate results showed that CEA ≤ 5 ng/mL (

conclusionPretreatment CEA, LMR, and time interval contribute to predicting nCRT efficacy in LARC patients. Achieving pCR demonstrates longer DFS and OS. TDs correlate with poor prognosis.

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Carcinoembryonic antigenInflammation-related markersLocally advanced rectal cancerNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapyPathological complete responsePrognosisTumor deposit

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PMCPMC11236239

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