Table 3.
Significant predictors of disease-free survival on univariate analysis (CR=complete response, PR=partial response, SD=stable disease, PD=progression of disease, ER=estrogen receptor)
| Variable | Disease-free survival (median, mo) |
P |
|---|---|---|
| All | 14.2 | |
| Best RECIST response CR | 18.5 vs. 4.1 | 0.02 |
| Best RECIST response PR | 31.1 vs. 6.4 | <.001 |
| Pre-operative RECIST response PR | 48.8 vs. 8.5 | .001 |
| Pre-operative RECIST response-- PD versus PR or SD |
6.4 vs. 26.3 | .001 |
| ER+ primary tumor | 19.8 vs. 7.8 | .031 |
| Metastasis size >5cm | 16.6 vs. 9.7 | .023 |
| Post-hepatectomy chemotherapy | 20.7 vs. 12.2 | .008 |