Overall survival of cancer patients with serum lactate dehydrogenase greater than 1000  IU/L

In conclusion, serum LDH level >  1000 IU/L predicted a terminal stage in metastatic cancer patients. OS was significantly prolonged in patients indicated for effective palliative treatment and LDH level decreased to normal at 2 months.
Source: Tumor Biology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research