Table 3.
Correlation between STAT3 protein expression and post surgery recurrence/metastasis
| Recurrence or metastasis | No recurrence or metastasis | Total | χ2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAT3 protein(+) |
12 |
24 |
36 |
|
|
| STAT3 protein(−) |
2 |
42 |
44 |
|
|
| Total | 14 | 66 | 80 | 11.366 | <0.01 |
The ratio of recurrence and metastasis between Stat3 protein positive and negative is significantly different (χ2 = 11.366, P < 0.01).