Table 3. Independent risk factors for cancer recurrence in distant organs.
Variable | HR (95% CI) | P-value |
---|---|---|
cfDNA | 0.014 | |
Lowa | 1 | |
Higha | 4.5 (1.3–14.9) | |
Tumour differentiation grade | 0.069 | |
G1b | 1 | |
G2+G3b | 2.5 (0.9–7.0) |
cfDNA=cell-free DNA; CI=confidence interval; HCC=hepatocellular carcinoma; HR=hazard ratio.
Low, less than 117.8 ng ml−1; high, more than or equal to 117.8 ng ml−1.
G1, well-differentiated HCC; G2, moderately differentiated HCC; G3, poorly differentiated HCC.