Is cA125 nadir concentration an independent predictor of tumor recurrence in patients with ovarian cancer : a population-based study?
EOC patients who were in CR after standard primary treatment and attained CA125 nadir values of ≤5 kU/L had a significantly longer PFS and OS. Moreover, the CA125 nadir of ≤5 kU/L is an independent predictor of tumor recurrence.
Our approach of axillary venipunture using fluoroscopic landmark, without contrast venography, is simple, safe, and effective.