Table 1 Patient characteristics (N = 34)
Characteristics | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Median 81 (range: 54–92) | |
Gender | ||
Male | 18 | 53 |
Female | 16 | 47 |
ECOG performance status | ||
0 | 5 | 15 |
1 | 8 | 24 |
2 | 11 | 32 |
3 | 10 | 29 |
Tumor site | ||
Oral cavity | 19 | 56 |
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses | 5 | 15 |
Hypopharynx | 4 | 12 |
Skin | 2 | 6 |
Major salivary gland | 2 | 6 |
Thyroid | 1 | 3 |
Neck disease with an unknown primary | 1 | 3 |
Histology | ||
Squamous cell carcinoma | 28 | 82 |
Others | 6 | 18 |
Clinical stage | ||
II | 3 | 9 |
III | 3 | 9 |
IVA | 17 | 50 |
IVB | 9 | 26 |
IVC | 2 | 6 |