Table 2.
Significance of size as a prognostic factor on overall survival for potentially curable patients without metastases at diagnosis
| Size category | All tumours | Soft tissue sarcoma only | Bone tumours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 cm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Up to 10 cm | 2.195 (P = 0.012) | 2.889 (P = 0.0002) | 1.772 (P = 0.22) |
| Up to 15 cm | 2.717 (P < 0.0001) | 3.516 (P < 0.0001) | 2.406 (P = 0.057) |
| Up to 20 cm | 3.682 (P < 0.0001) | 4.463 (P < 0.0001) | 3.329 (P = 0.0113) |
| Up to 25 cm | 3.662 (P < 0.0001) | 3.944 (P < 0.0001) | 3.390 (P = 0.0236) |
| Over 25 cm | 6.104 (P < 0.0001) | 8.531 (P < 0.0001) | 5.040 (P = 0.0038) |
Figures show the hazard ratio and significance value.