Optimization of the systemic inflammation-based Glasgow prognostic score

Proctor, M.J., Horgan, P.G. , Talwar, D., Fletcher, C.D., Morrison, D.S. and McMillan, D.C. (2013) Optimization of the systemic inflammation-based Glasgow prognostic score. Cancer, 119(12), pp. 2325-2332. (doi: 10.1002/cncr.28018)

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Abstract

<p>BACKGROUND: The modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS), an inflammation-based prognostic score that uses thresholds of C-reactive protein (> 10 mg/L) and albumin (< 35 g/L), has been found to be independently prognostic of survival in patients with cancer. The objective of the current study was to establish whether the addition of a differential leukocyte count and a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measurement enhanced the prognostic value of the mGPS.</p> <p>METHODS: A total of 12,119 patients who had an incidental blood sample taken between 2000 and 2007 for C-reactive protein, albumin, and a differential leukocyte count as well as a diagnosis of cancer made within 2 years were identified. This group was studied for the prognostic value of neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet counts. In addition 2742 patients whose blood was sampled after the introduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measurements were studied for the prognostic value of different thresholds.</p> <p>RESULTS: Using cancer-specific survival as an endpoint, the prognostic value of the mGPS (hazard ratio [HR], 2.61; P < .001 [area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), 0.695]) was found to be improved by the addition of neutrophil and platelet counts (HR, 4.86; P < .001 [AUC, 0.734]) and a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measurement (> 3 mg/L) (HR, 5.77; P < .001 [AUC, 0.734]).</p> <p>CONCLUSIONS: The results of the current study demonstrate that the addition of neutrophil and platelet counts, as well as a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measurement, enhanced the prognostic value of the mGPS.</p>

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Horgan, Professor Paul and Morrison, Dr David and Proctor, Dr Michael and McMillan, Professor Donald
Authors: Proctor, M.J., Horgan, P.G., Talwar, D., Fletcher, C.D., Morrison, D.S., and McMillan, D.C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Cancer
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0008-543X
ISSN (Online):1097-0142
Published Online:10 April 2013

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