Circulating tumour cells predict recurrences and survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients.
Cell Mol Life Sci
; 81(1): 233, 2024 May 23.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38780775
ABSTRACT
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are at a high risk of developing recurrence and secondary cancers. This study evaluates the prognostic and surveillance utilities of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in HNSCC. A total of 154 HNSCC patients were recruited and followed up for 4.5 years. Blood samples were collected at baseline and follow-up. CTCs were isolated using a spiral microfluid device. Recurrence and death due to cancer were assessed during the follow-up period. In patients with HNSCC, the presence of CTCs at baseline was a predictor of recurrence (OR = 8.40, p < 0.0001) and death (OR= ∞, p < 0.0001). Patients with CTCs at baseline had poor survival outcomes (p < 0.0001). Additionally, our study found that patients with CTCs in a follow-up appointment were 2.5 times more likely to experience recurrence or death from HNSCC (p < 0.05) prior to their next clinical visit. Our study highlights the prognostic and monitoring utilities of CTCs' in HNSCC patients. Early identification of CTCs facilitates precise risk assessment, guiding treatment choices and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
/
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeza y Cuello
/
Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
/
Células Neoplásicas Circulantes
/
Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia
Límite:
Adult
/
Aged
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article