Research Article

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer

Volume: 5 Number: 4 August 29, 2024
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer

Abstract

Aims: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has shown promise as a prognostic marker in various cancers, but its role in early-stage cervical cancer is not well defined. This study evaluates the association between pre-treatment NLR and progression risk in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Methods: This retrospective study included 220 patients with stage I and II cervical cancer treated from 2010 to 2024. Patients with prior treatment, infection at diagnosis, or hematological diseases were excluded. Pre-treatment NLR was calculated from blood counts taken within a week before treatment. Primary outcome was progression-free survival (PFS). Cox regression analyses identified prognostic factors. Results: The median follow-up was 46 months (range, 1-120). Disease progression occurred in 17.3% of patients, and 15% died. The 5-year overall survival and PFS rates were 84.8% (95% CI: 79.3-90.3) and 77.7% (95% CI: 71.4-84), respectively. Univariate analysis identified non-squamous cell carcinoma (non-SCC) histology, tumor size >4 cm, and elevated NLR as significant factors affecting PFS. Multivariate analysis confirmed non-SCC histology (HR: 3.2, p=0.002), tumor size >4 cm (HR: 2.3, p=0.007), and elevated NLR (HR: 1.1, p=0.041) as independent PFS risk factors. Higher NLR correlated with larger tumor size. Conclusions: Elevated pre-treatment NLR independently predicts disease progression in early-stage cervical cancer. Incorporating NLR into risk stratification could enhance prognostic assessments and guide personalized treatments. Larger prospective studies are needed for validation.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Oncology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 29, 2024

Submission Date

June 4, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 18, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 4

APA
Akyıldız, A., Ismayilov, R., & Arık, Z. (2024). Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 5(4), 203-207. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1495944
AMA
1.Akyıldız A, Ismayilov R, Arık Z. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2024;5(4):203-207. doi:10.47582/jompac.1495944
Chicago
Akyıldız, Arif, Rashad Ismayilov, and Zafer Arık. 2024. “Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio As a Predictor of Progression in Patients With Early-Stage Cervical Cancer”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 5 (4): 203-7. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1495944.
EndNote
Akyıldız A, Ismayilov R, Arık Z (August 1, 2024) Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 5 4 203–207.
IEEE
[1]A. Akyıldız, R. Ismayilov, and Z. Arık, “Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 203–207, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1495944.
ISNAD
Akyıldız, Arif - Ismayilov, Rashad - Arık, Zafer. “Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio As a Predictor of Progression in Patients With Early-Stage Cervical Cancer”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 5/4 (August 1, 2024): 203-207. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1495944.
JAMA
1.Akyıldız A, Ismayilov R, Arık Z. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2024;5:203–207.
MLA
Akyıldız, Arif, et al. “Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio As a Predictor of Progression in Patients With Early-Stage Cervical Cancer”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 5, no. 4, Aug. 2024, pp. 203-7, doi:10.47582/jompac.1495944.
Vancouver
1.Arif Akyıldız, Rashad Ismayilov, Zafer Arık. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of progression in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2024 Aug. 1;5(4):203-7. doi:10.47582/jompac.1495944

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