Tumor heparanase expression in predicting response to induction chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced laryngeal cancer
JOURNAL OF BUON, vol.17, no.2, pp.337-342, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 17 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BUON
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.337-342
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Induction chemotherapy is a feasible alternative to surgery for the treatment of locally advanced laryngeal cancer Determining predictive factors associated with a better response to chemotherapy would help choose the patients most likely to benefit from larynx preservation.