Table 1. Patient characteristics (N=76).
| Variable | N. of pts | % of pts |
|---|---|---|
|
Age | ||
| Median (range) |
67 (27–78)a |
|
|
Gender | ||
| Male | 49 | 64 |
| Female |
27 |
36 |
|
ECOG performance status | ||
| 0 | 58 | 76 |
| 1 |
18 |
24 |
|
EORTC prognostic score | ||
| Good | 64 | 84 |
| Poor |
12 |
16 |
|
Histological subtype | ||
| Epithelioid | 61 | 80 |
| Sarcomatoid | 5 | 7 |
| Mixed | 6 | 8 |
| Unspecified | 4 | 5 |
Abbreviations: ECOG=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; EORTC=European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
a
Twenty-six patients (34.2%) were 70 years or older.