Prognostic role of CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in stage III colorectal cancer with and without microsatellite instability
F Prall, T Dührkop, V Weirich, C Ostwald, P Lenz… - Human pathology, 2004 - Elsevier
Previous studies have identified high numbers of intraepithelial T lymphocytes to be
associated with good prognosis in various types of cancer. Few studies addressing this
issue have been published for colorectal cancer. In a simulated prospective approach
(“phase II prognostic factor study “), all nonmetachronous International Union Against
Cancer (UICC) stage III colorectal cancers that were accessioned in the years 1994 to 1999
were included in the study (152 cases). Follow-up information as to vital status and …
associated with good prognosis in various types of cancer. Few studies addressing this
issue have been published for colorectal cancer. In a simulated prospective approach
(“phase II prognostic factor study “), all nonmetachronous International Union Against
Cancer (UICC) stage III colorectal cancers that were accessioned in the years 1994 to 1999
were included in the study (152 cases). Follow-up information as to vital status and …