[Morphologic correlations of anti-tumor immunity. II. Reactions of the tumor stroma]

In three groups of oncological patients (with oral, stomach, and breast cancer), standard testing of the tumour stromal reaction was made in relation to life expectancy. The quantification of stromal reaction, cell infiltration topography and representation as well as necroses of tumour tissue were analysed. A direct correlation between the stromal reaction intensity and the life expectancy could be shown for the stomach cancer only for the time being. A close contact of the stromal and tumour cells in this cancer could be also interpreted as a favourable prognostic sign. When using this simple testing for oral and breast cancer there were some not quite positive hints of correlation.