Table 1 Demographic, tumor and treatment characteristics of the 20 patients
Characteristics | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Age, mean (range) 60 (31- 94) | 20 (100%) |
Sex | 12 (60%) |
M | 12 (60%) |
F | 8 (40%) |
Tumor site | |
Oral cavity | 12 (60%) |
Lateral border of tongue | 6 (30%) |
Retromolar trigone | 2 (10%) |
Lateral alveolar ridge | 3 (15%) |
Cheek mucosa | 1 (5%) |
Oropharynx | 8 (40%) |
Tonsil | 5 (25%) |
Tonsillar pillar | 3 (15%) |
T stage | |
T1 | 6 (30%) |
T2 | 12 (60%) |
T4* | 2 (10%) |
N stage | |
N0 | 11 (55%) |
N1 | 4 (20%) |
N2a-b | 5 (25%) |
Radiation treatment | |
Primary | 8 (40%) |
Postoperative | 12 (60%) |
Concomitant chemotherapy | |
Yes | 2 (10%) |
No | 18 (90%) |