Lymph Node Ratio as a Quality and Prognostic Indicator in Stage III Colon Cancer

Abstract

Metastatic LNR independently estimates survival in Stage III colon cancer, irrespective of number of nodes examined. However, statistically significant differences in each LNR stratum between those with resection of fewer than 12 or 12 nodes or more would indicate that a 12-node minimum may still be necessary for accurate staging.