ALB and neoplasm: Tumor size (<5/≥5 cm), depth of invasion (T1-2/T3-4), lymph node involvement (negative/positive), TNM stage (I-II/III), adjuvant chemotherapy (yes/no), fibrinogen level (<4.0/≥4.0 g/L) and pre-albumin level (<230.0/≥230.0 mg/L) were other significant prognostic parameters identified by univariate analysis (P < 0.05).