July 24, 2012Open Access

A derived neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predicts survival in patients with cancer

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The results of the present study show that the dNLR has similar prognostic value to the NLR. Therefore, the universally available dNLR is to be commended for use in the risk stratification of patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69d77ff8b843b2be99490176 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2012.292

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Michael Proctor

Donald C. McMillan

David Morrison

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ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam)

British Journal of Cancer

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University of Glasgow

Royal North Shore Hospital

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

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