PIM1 and neoplasm: The results of these analyses indicate that the pim-1 expression in tumor-adjacent mucosa and tumor stroma, as well as PTS were significantly associated with DFS (P<0.0001, P=0.0041, P< 0.0001, respectively) and OS (P<0.0001, P=0.0066, P< 0.0001, respectively) (Table 4, Figures 2.A.4 and B.4; Figures S2.B.4 and C.4; Figures S3.B.4 and C.4).