... "with a certain type of genetic alteration in the tumor."
This genetic alteration is found in slightly more than 1/3 of patients.
I guess "Anti-inflammatory medication for 3 years after colorectal surgery reduces relapse risk for 55% of 38% of patients" doesn't have the same hopeful ring to it, but I'd prefer honesty.
coldtea•28m ago
For that 38% subset it reduces the risk at 55%, so there's that
leakycap•1h ago
This genetic alteration is found in slightly more than 1/3 of patients.
I guess "Anti-inflammatory medication for 3 years after colorectal surgery reduces relapse risk for 55% of 38% of patients" doesn't have the same hopeful ring to it, but I'd prefer honesty.
coldtea•28m ago
(plus 38% is not 0.1%)