Relationship of Serum Transferrin Levels to Overall Survival in Cancer Patients: Findings from a Multi-Center Cohort Analysis

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Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with significant morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in China.
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Transferrin (Tf) is an important serum biomarker that may indicate nutritional status and prognosis in cancer patients.
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Chronic inflammation and iron metabolic disturbances contribute to cancer cachexia, impacting transferrin synthesis.
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This study aims to assess the relationship between serum transferrin levels and overall survival in a large cohort of cancer patients.
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Findings may provide insights into the prognostic significance of transferrin in managing cancer-related malnutrition and survival.

Bmc Cancer

by Qianqian Zhao, Kai Sun, Xiaoxiao Wu, Fangqi Shen, Xi Chen, Chunhua Song, Xiaolin Wang, Hongxia Xu, Minghua Cong, Hanping Shi, Pingping Jia
January 26, 2026

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