PREDICTIVE VALUE OF PLATELET COUNT AND PLATELET INDICES IN CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS WITH EXTERNAL RADIATION THERAPY

The aim: This study aims to assess the role of platelets and platelet indices as a cost-effective predictive marker of the cervical cancer patient’s response before, 15th, and 25th external radiation. Materials and methods: A total of 54 cervical cancer patients at Dr. Kariadi Hospital were divided into good and poor therapeutic response groups. Measurements of platelet count and indices including PDW, P-LCR, and PCT were carried out before, 15th, and 25th external radiation. Results: There was no difference in platelet counts, MPV, PDW, P-LCR, and PCT in both groups, but patients with decreased MPV and P-LCR values on 15th-25th external radiation had a better therapeutic response (p= 0.005 and 0.007). Conclusions: MPV and P-LCR values at 15th to 25th external radiation appeared to decrease further in the group that responded better to therapy.