Table 5.
Comparison of the association between pathologic response and number of concurrent and induction chemotherapy cycles.
| Variable | Complete and Near Complete Response | Partial and Poor Response | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction chemotherapy cycles | |||
| less than or equal to 4 cycles | 8 (8%) | 2 (2%) | 0.745 |
| 5 cycles | 12 (66.7%) | 6 (33.3%) | |
| more than or equal to 6 cycles | 3 (75%) | 1 (25%) | |
| Concurrent chemotherapy cycles | |||
| less than or equal to 2 cycles | 6 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) | 0.682 |
| more than or equal to 3 cycles | 17 (73.9%) | 6 (26.1%) | |