A proposed model for prediction of survival based on a follow-up study in unresectable pancreatic cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To define an easy-to-use model for prediction of survival time in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer in order to optimise patient' care.

Design

An observational retrospective study on patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. The initial radiographs at presentation of symptoms were reviewed and the maximum diameter of the primary tumour was determined. The occurrence of liver metastases and performance status that determines initiation of chemotherapy was also used in the regression analysis to identify prognostic subgroups.

Setting

County hospital in south-east of Sweden.

Population

Consecutive patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer who were diagnosed between January 2003 and May 2010 (n=132).

Main outcome measures

Statist

SUBMITTER: Forssell H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3884621 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature