Evaluation of the effects of red blood cell distribution width on survival in lung cancer patients


KÖŞ D. M., hocazade c., köş t., uncu d., uncu h., karakas e., ...More

Współczesna Onkologia, vol.2, pp.153-157, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5114/wo.2016.60072
  • Journal Name: Współczesna Onkologia
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-157
  • Keywords: prognosis, lung cancer, blood, RDW, HEART-FAILURE, INFLAMMATION, MECHANISMS, MORTALITY, DISEASE
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim of the study: Data are available indicating that red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is higher in cancer patients compared to healthy individuals or benign events. In our study, we aimed to investigate the influence of different RDW levels on survival in lung cancer patients.