Abstract:Background The prognostic value of tumor size in colon cancer remains controversial. This study aimed to reveal the correlation between tumor size and prognosis of colon cancer. Methods A total of 491 patients with colon cancer were included in this study. The correlation of tumor size with prognosis, mismatch repair status, and other clinicopathological characteristics as well as tumor microenvironment was analyzed. Results For stage IIA microsatellite stable (MSS) colon cancer, tumors sized <3.5 cm and ≥5… Show more
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