CXCL1 and cancer: A multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that CXCR2 expression in stromal cells, the expression of both CXCL1 in cancer cells and CXCR2 in stromal cells, T invasion (T2–T4), lymph node metastasis and peritoneal cytology were independent predictive parameters for the overall survival of the patients (Table 2).