METHODS FOR PREDICTING PROSTATE CANCER RECURRENCE
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1. A method of predicting the post-surgical progression of prostate cancer in a subject comprising:
- (a) assessing the level of MIP1β
, fractalkine and IL-15 in a tumor sample;
(b) assessing at least one additional prognostic factor; and
(c) predicting the post-surgical progression of prostate cancer in said subject.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the identification of four cytokine biomarkers in prostatic tissue that exhibit differential expression following prostatectomy that, in combination at least one other factor, are able to reliably predict the development of biochemical recurrence following surgery. This marker combination improves the risk stratification of patients after primary local treatment for localized prostate cancer.
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1. A method of predicting the post-surgical progression of prostate cancer in a subject comprising:
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(a) assessing the level of MIP1β
, fractalkine and IL-15 in a tumor sample;(b) assessing at least one additional prognostic factor; and (c) predicting the post-surgical progression of prostate cancer in said subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. The method of 10, wherein said monitoring decision is to perform frequent disease surveillance.
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