Journal article
Prognostic Impact of C-Reactive Protein in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) demonstrates a prognostic impact in small studies of metastatic prostate cancer (MPC).
METHODS: A systematic review was conducted to identify publications and presentations exploring the association of serum CRP and overall survival (OS) in MPC, both castration-sensitive and castration-resistant. Heterogeneity among trials was assessed using Cochrane's Q statistic, and the I(2) statistic was used to …
Authors
Rocha P; Morgan CJ; Templeton AJ; Pond GR; Naik G; Sonpavde
Journal
Oncology Research and Treatment, Vol. 37, No. 12, pp. 772–776
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1159/000369545
ISSN
1802-4475