marginally significantP = .011
Multivariate analysis revealed that preoperative CEA (hazard ratio [HR], 2.728; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.832–8.944, P = .098) and 18p TERRA expression (HR, 0.113; 95% CI, 0.011–1.126, P = .071) were marginally significant independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS), whereas preoperative CEA (HR, 4.254; 95% CI, 1.394–12.985, P = .011) and 18p TERRA expression (HR, 0.108; 95% CI, 0.011–1.037, P = .054) were significant independent prognostic factors for disease-free survival (DFS).