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Prognostic value of plasma vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with colorectal cancer.

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2002

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Yoshifumi Nakayama, Tatsuhiko Sako, Kazunori Shibao, Keisuke Okazaki, Nie Rempo, Koji Onitsuka, Noritaka Minagawa, Kazuhisa Akahane, Nobuo Nagashima, Naoki Nagata,
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Abstract

These results suggest that high plasma levels of VEGF may be observed in more advanced colorectal cancer patients, especially in patients who develop recurrence or a worsening of their condition. Thus, such patients may require additional immunochemotherapy after surgery.