Table 1. Patient characteristics.
| Characteristic | Number (n=53) | Percent (100) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age | ||
| Median (range) |
66 (47–80) |
|
|
Gender | ||
| Male | 25 | 47 |
| Female |
28 |
53 |
|
Histology | ||
| Adenocarcinoma | 33 | 62 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | 19 | 36 |
| Large cell carcinoma | 0 | 0 |
| Other |
1 |
2 |
|
Stage | ||
| III | 17 | 32 |
| IV |
36 |
68 |
|
Distant metastases (incl. brain) | ||
| Yes | 26 | 49 |
| No |
27 |
51 |
|
ECOG PS at baseline | ||
| 0 | 20 | 38 |
| 1 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 |
4 |
7 |
|
Number of cycles | ||
| Median (range) | 4 (1–6) | |
Abbreviation: ECOG PS=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status.