Tumor Hypoxia Has Independent Predictor Impact Only in Patients With Node-Negative Cervix Cancer
Journal of Clinical OncologyPublished 1 February 2002
Anthony Fyles
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Tumor hypoxia is an independent predictor of poor PFS only in patients with node-negative cervix cancer, in addition to tumor size.
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Tumor hypoxia is an independent predictor of poor PFS only in patients with node-negative cervix cancer, in addition to tumor size. Its impact appears to be related to an increased risk of distant metastases rather than to an effect on pelvic control.
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