SAINS MEDIKA : JURNAL KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN
Vol 15, No 2 (2024): December 2024

Prognostic significance of tumor angiogenesis markers in advanced cervical cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Mahendra, I Nyoman Bayu (Unknown)
Winata, I Gde Sastra (Unknown)
Setiawan, William Alexander (Unknown)
Putra, Ida Bagus Agung Widnyana (Unknown)
Darmayasa, Putu Bagus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Dec 2024

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. Despite advancements in screening programs and vaccination efforts, a significant proportion of patients present with advanced-stage disease, characterized by severe manifestations and a poor prognosis. Clinical evidence highlights substantial variability in the sensitivity of chemotherapy regimens among cervical cancer patients, often resulting in suboptimal therapeutic outcomes and increased risk of complications. This underscores the need for reliable molecular markers to predict prognosis and optimize therapy. Angiogenesis plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of solid tumors, including cervical cancer. Key tumor angiogenesis markers, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor (VEGFR), are critical in driving tumor progression in advanced cervical cancer. Studies have demonstrated significant correlations between VEGF levels and important prognostic parameters, including tumor size, metastasis, and chemotherapy response. Consequently, tumor angiogenesis markers like VEGF and VEGFR hold potential as valuable predictive tools to guide the management of advanced cervical cancer, particularly in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sainsmedika

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Sains Medika is journal of medicine and health, is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting medical sciences generated from Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Clinical Sciences, and Medical Education to integrate researches in all aspects of human health. This journal ...