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α‐Fetoprotein as a predictor of outcome for children with germ cell tumors: A report from the Malignant Germ Cell International Consortium

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There are several studies describing the correlation between unsatisfactory tumor marker decline and a poor prognosis for adult patients treated for germ cell tumors. In pediatric patients, the data are… Click to show full abstract

There are several studies describing the correlation between unsatisfactory tumor marker decline and a poor prognosis for adult patients treated for germ cell tumors. In pediatric patients, the data are limited. Therefore, this study retrospectively analyzed data from Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocol AGCT0132 to determine whether a relationship exists between α‐fetoprotein (AFP) decline and outcome.

Keywords: fetoprotein predictor; cell; predictor outcome; germ cell; cell tumors

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2019

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