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High serum lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are linked to poorer survival outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients. This finding highlights Lp(a) as a stable, reliable prognostic marker for pancreatic cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Pancreatic cancer (PC) presents significant survival challenges.
  • Identifying reliable prognostic markers is crucial for patient management.
  • Serum lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a potential biomarker under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prognostic significance of serum Lp(a) levels.
  • To assess the association between Lp(a) and overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in PC patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 364 PC patients (2019-2022).
  • Optimal Lp(a) cutoff determined using X-tile software.
  • Propensity score matching (PSM) applied to minimize bias.
  • Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests, and Cox proportional hazards models used for survival analysis.

Main Results:

  • Elevated Lp(a) levels correlated with significantly shorter OS and PFS, both pre- and post-PSM.
  • High Lp(a) identified as an independent predictor of poor OS (HR=2.11) and PFS (HR=2.14).
  • In the surgical subgroup, high Lp(a) remained a significant risk factor for reduced OS and PFS.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated serum Lp(a) is an independent prognostic marker for reduced survival in pancreatic cancer.
  • The genetic stability of Lp(a) offers a reliable baseline prognostic indicator compared to conventional lipid profiles.