Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the HNSCC group (UICC staging system = Union internationale centre le cancer)
Mean age | 61.0 | |
|---|---|---|
Sex | n | (%) |
Male | 43 | (81.1%) |
Female | 10 | (18.9%) |
UICC stage | ||
I | 4 | (7.5%) |
II | 6 | (11.3%) |
III | 10 | (18.9%) |
IVA | 30 | (56.6%) |
IVB | 3 | (5.7%) |
IVC | – | (0%) |
Localisation | ||
Oropharynx | 28 | (52.8%) |
Hypopharynx | 10 | (18.9%) |
Larynx | 10 | (18.9%) |
Oral cavity | 5 | (9.4%) |
Tobacco consumption | ||
Yes | 42 | (79.2%) |
No | 11 | (20.8%) |
Alcohol consumption | ||
Yes | 78 | (77.4%) |
No | 14 | (22.6%) |