Increase in number of circulating disseminated epithelial cells after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer monitored by MAINTRAC<sup>® </sup>is a predictor for relapse: A preliminary report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lung cancer still remains one of the most commonly occurring solid tumors and even in stage Ia, surgery fails in 30% of patients who develop distant metastases. It is hypothesized that these must have developed from occult circulatin...

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Main Authors: Höffken Klaus, Willen Babette, Pachmann Ulrich, Günzel Rainer, Rolle Axel, Pachmann Katharina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/3/1/18