Abstract | PURPOSE: The relationship between plasma lipid levels and neoplastic diseases is still unclear. The aim of this study was to analyse the lipid profile of individuals with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) or prostate carcinoma (CaP) and to follow serum lipid levels changes in NHL patients according to their response to chemotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty-seven patients with NHL, 57 patients with CaP, two control groups composed of 29 and 43 age- and sex-matched healthy adults, related to NHL and CaP patients, respectively, were included in the study. Follow-up studies of NHL patients were carried out after the 3rd and 6th cycle of chemotherapy. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Decreased plasma Chol, HDL-Chol and PL levels of patients with NHL or CaP can be considered as non-specific prognostic parameters in patients with these malignancies.
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Authors | Z Cvetkovic, B Cvetkovic, M Petrovic, M Ranic, J Debeljak-Martarcic, V Vucic, M Glibetic |
Journal | Journal of B.U.ON. : official journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology
(J BUON)
2009 Jul-Sep
Vol. 14
Issue 3
Pg. 501-6
ISSN: 1107-0625 [Print] Cyprus |
PMID | 19810145
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Cholesterol, HDL
- Lipids
- Phospholipids
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Carcinoma
(blood)
- Cholesterol
(blood)
- Cholesterol, HDL
(blood)
- Female
- Humans
- Lipids
(blood)
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
(blood)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phospholipids
(blood)
- Prognosis
- Prostatic Neoplasms
(blood)
- Triglycerides
(blood)
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