Is chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma : 1-month response determined with apparent diffusion coefficient an independent predictor of outcome?
The ADC ratio 1 month after TACE was an independent predictor of PFS, which showed stronger association with tumor response than did RECIST, EASL criteria, or mRECIST.
We propose that IL-6 has the death signal, as well as growth promoting effects, and that PI-3-K may play a key role in the induction of apoptosis by IL-6.