Prognostic Value of Systemic Inflammation Markers (NLR and Haemoglobin) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Survival Analysis from a Real-World Single-Centre Cohort Study
Abstract
Background and Objectives: In real-world NSCLC management, prognostic assessment extends beyond tumour staging and molecular profiling, which represent a partial timeframe of disease biology. Routinely collected inflammatory and haematological markers may better reflect the dynamic host–tumour interactions during treatment. This study assessed the prognostic significance of baseline and longitudinal neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and haemoglobin levels on survival outcomes in a real-world NSCLC cohort. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of 615 patients with histologically confirmed NSCLC diagnosed between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2024 at a tertiary referral centre in western Romania. Survival outcomes, including progression-free and overall survival, were analysed through Kaplan–Meier curves, complemented by 12-month restricted mean survival time estimates. High NLR was defined as ≥3 and low haemoglobin as
Fields of Study & Subjects
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
Lung Cancer Research Studies
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medicina
- Volume
- 62
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 467–467
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN