CRP and neoplasm: The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) PS ≥1, maximum tumor diameter of ≥30 mm, elevated LDH, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) were significantly associated with poor OS [HR 0.29 (p < 0.001), HR 0.40 (p = 0.003), HR 0.29 (p < 0.001), HR 0.42 (p = 0.004), respectively] on univariate analysis [33].